OHIO by H. A. St. John

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 7, 1878

OHIO

By H. A. St. John

Clyde.—The State quarterly meeting of the Ohio T. and M. Society was held with the Clyde church, Jan. 20, 1878. This will be reported by the secretary.

The new house of worship just completed here was dedicated on the day above-mentioned. Bro. Waggoner will speak with reference to the house; it only remains for me to report religious services. Bro. Waggoner spoke to a good audience on Friday night, Sabbath A. M. and in the evening, Sunday P. M. and in the evening. Each of these discourses was filled with useful and important instruction, and we hope will prove of lasting benefit to many.

The dedication sermon, delivered by Bro. Waggoner on Sunday at 2 P. M., was listened to with marked attention, from beginning to end, by a crowded house. Text: Heb. 3:4. Very many beautiful, solemn, and important thoughts and truths were presented in a clear and forcible manner. The subject was well chosen, being not only very appropriate for the occasion, but also well adapted to the character of the audience. The church deemed it proper to protract the meetings; accordingly Bro. Waggoner has continued them up to the present time, with some interest. Hope for some who are listening attentively.

Newark.—For several weeks past I have spent much time in Newark, Ohio. Our meetings have been mainly held in the New Jerusalem church, secured at reasonable rates. Attendance and interest very good. The work moves quite slow here, but one thing is encouraging, it moves all the time. Eight were baptized yesterday. We are quite confident that a good, strong society will be established here. We leave Bro. Guilford to follow up the work by visiting, &c. May the blessing of the Lord still rest upon the work in Newark.

H. A. ST. JOHN.

Clyde, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1878.