p. 63 | INDIANA by S. H. Lane

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 22, 1877

INDIANA

By S. H. Lane

Several weeks since, Bro. Bartlett commenced a course of lectures in Deedsville, Miami Co. Through the blessing of the Lord, quite a company embraced the truth. Feb. 2, I visited this company, and in connection with Bro. B., labored one week, speaking evenings in a large school-house, which was well filled upon each occasion. In day sessions I spoke in regard to organization, systematic benevolence, health reform, etc. They fully endorsed the ideas presented, and some have already discontinued the use of tobacco, and other habits injurious to health.

I spent Sabbath, Feb. 10, with the little band of Sabbath-keepers at Perth. Spoke Sabbath evening and three times on the Sabbath, on practical subjects. The friends seem firm in the truth and much encouraged by the word spoken.

Evening after the Sabbath, I returned to Deedsville, and first-day forenoon, I spoke to a house full of interested listeners. After the discourse, the large congregation repaired to the banks of a creek about one mile distant, and we buried four willing souls in baptism. In the afternoon we met, and organized a church of fifteen members, thirteen of whom have of late embraced the truth. Bro. and Sr. Wood, of Perrysburg, united with them. They embraced the truth one year since, while on a visit to Virginia, under the labors of my brother, E. B. Lane, and Eld. Corliss. Bro. Wood was chosen and ordained elder. The Spirit of the Lord blessed, and all seemed determined to be faithful to the cause they have so lately espoused.

I am now holding meetings at Hamlet, Stark Co. The turnout thus far has been good. I expect to continue as long as the interest demands. S. H. LANE.