E. B. LANE by E. B. Lane

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 24, 1878

E. B. LANE

By E. B. Lane

Virginia.

Since our last report, seven have embraced the Sabbath, among them a Methodist minister of Page Co. He has been attending our meetings and reading publications for eighteen months past, and has now taken a decided stand on the Sabbath and law, not fearing to preach his views before his congregations. It is expected he will bring others with him. We have recently held a short protracted meeting in Page Co., resulting in strengthening the church there, and bringing others to the truth.

Our quarterly meeting in Shenandoah, just past, has been a feast of good things. Bro. Geo. W. Woods, R. W. S. Mowery, Mrs. Lane and the writer were the speakers. The Spirit of God was with us, to help and encourage. We have united our efforts for a few days past in selling Annuals, and have disposed of two hundred, for which we have received $20. We expect to continue till we sell three hundred more. The proceeds go into our T. and M. Society funds. After preaching, we sell the Annuals. They sell well. We seldom sell less than one, and sometimes more than five dollars’ worth at one meeting.

The cause in Virginia never seemed in a more prosperous condition. None are discouraged; all are determined to do what they can to forward the work until this mission shall become a strong Conference.

Our T. and M. Society report shows active members and good work done. May we be remembered at the throne of grace.

E. B. LANE

Dayton, Rockingham Co., Va., Jan. 11, 1878.