Virginia Tent No. 2: Meetings in Pendleton County
By E. B. Lane
My last course of lectures was at Dayton, Rockingham Co., where my family are now located. But two embraced the Sabbath, Bro. J. W. S. Miller and wife. Bro.71M. is a leading merchant there, and also carries on a store in Pendleton Co., W. Va. He took a decided stand, closing both stores on the Sabbath, which has its influence in favor of the Sabbath cause. Present truth had never been preached in Pendleton Co., and Bro. Miller’s closing his store there on Sabbath excited an interest to hear on that subject, and in compliance with urgent requests, we consented to pitch the tent there. We have had large congregations and excellent interest. Have just reached the Sabbath question, and are unable to say what the results will be. Bro. R. Sawyer, who has arranged to devote all his time to the work, is with me; and we are also holding meetings in different vicinities about the tent. We are of good hope and courage. The brethren in Virginia are yet few, and S. B. is small, so we are obliged to work for a livelihood, as well as preach. For Va. Tent No. 2, which is 30x50 feet, I have run in debt, expecting to earn money to pay for it. With the blessing of God, we hope to succeed, and see the precious truths of the third angel’s message prosper here in this new field. E. B. LANE.