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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 1, 1877

MICHIGAN

Burlington and Napoleon.

I CLOSED my meetings at Burlington the evening of Feb. 15. A good state of union exists with the members of the church.

One took a decided stand for the truth. Feb. 9, Eld. A. N. Seymour put in an appearance, and gave several discourses against the law, Sabbath, and spirit of prophecy. I gave two discourses in reply, to large and attentive audiences. I have now held two meetings at the Gravel school-house, seven miles south of Jackson City, with a crowded house.

I held meetings Sabbath, Feb. 17, with the church at Napoleon. Nearly all were present. Good harmony exists among them. In the social meeting, all had an encouraging testimony to bear.

My P. O. address for a time will be, box 716, Jackson, Mich., care Wm. Miles.

H. M. KENYON.

Summerset Centre.

AFTER six weeks of arduous labor in this place, we are able to report a decided victory for the truth. Opposition locked the house, but it was opened again. False reports about us were circulated; but a letter of confession was received, which when read to a congregation of over two hundred turned the battle in our favor.

Twenty-two have covenanted to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and the work is still progressing. By request we are to repeat our lectures in the Congregational church at Jerome Center, distant three miles. Dear brethren, we want you to pray for us and the cause in this place.

A. W. BATHER. E. P. DANIELS.

Meetings in Vassar and Thetford.

I ATTENDED the monthly meeting in Vassar, Feb. 3 and 4. The attendance from the other churches in the county was small. I commenced at Thetford Feb. 6, first on practical subjects, then on the prophecies, then the Sabbath. The congregations were not large, but were very attentive. Father Bates held meetings here some twenty years ago. There was a small church organized then that struggled along for several years, but finally became so scattered that but few were left. These attended the meeting, and seemed to be much affected by the truth. I continued here until the 18th, when I was taken with chills and fever, and was obliged to come home.

R. J. LAWRENCE.

Charlotte.

My meetings continued until Feb. 18, with increasing interest. Prejudice has given way, and deep conviction has fastened upon the minds of many. On the evening of the last meeting the house was filled, and some left for the want of room. I called for a vote to know how many believed that the seventh day was the Sabbath. About thirty raised their hands; and six determined to keep it.

J. B. FRISBIE.