MAINE by Samuel J. Hersum

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 31, 1878

MAINE

By Samuel J. Hersum

HELD my last meeting in Monticello, Dec. 23. Many acknowledged that we had the truth, but only one took a decided stand for it. Opposition was very strong. We held one meeting about nine miles from Monticello, in a lumbering camp. Obtained one subscriber for the INSTRUCTOR, and left some reading matter. We then went to Bridgewater, where we held, in all, ten meetings. Obtained three subscribers for the REFORMER and three for the INSTRUCTOR.

Attended the quarterly meeting of the church in Linneus, Jan. 5. Jan. 10, went to Oakfield, where we held, in all, seven meetings, including the T. and M. meeting and quarterly meeting of the church. These meetings seemed to be seasons of profit to the brethren. One young man took a decided stand on the truth, others that were on the back-ground started anew, and three others arose for prayers.

We feel the need of the prayers of the brethren and sisters. This cause needs the whole man, and none will ever enter into the joy of their Lord whose whole hearts are not in this work. All that we have and are, must be consecrated to God. Oh that we could all realize the importance of the time in which we live, and of the truth! Brethren, let us awake to the importance of this work in which we are engaged.

SAMUEL J. HERSUM.