p. 86 | MASSACHUSETTS by D. A. Robinson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 14, 1878

MASSACHUSETTS

By D. A. Robinson

South Amherst.

Since my last report I have held a few meetings in Pelham, Mass., about six miles from South Amherst. Came here at the earnest request of Bro. Murphy, but the time chosen was unfortunate on account of church sociables, the “Murphy movement,” &c.

Held several more meetings at South Amherst. One more took his stand on the truth. We organized a church of eleven members. Several others will probably join soon. They pledged s. s. for 1878 to the amount of $79.04, and about $30 were pledged to the T. and M. Society.

One brother here who has been in company with “Tobacco” has concluded to dissolve partnership. He has been a raiser, smoker, and chewer of the vile weed; but has now made up his mind to abandon the business and convert his tobacco barn into something more honorable.

Now, within a radius of eight miles, there are about twenty-five Sabbath-keepers here, where a year ago there were but five. Brethren, let us expect great things of God and then labor for them.

D. A. ROBINSON.