ILLINOIS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 28, 1878

Lovington.

On my return to Illinois from the General Conference, I came directly to this place, where I found Bro. Bliss in the midst of an interesting series of meetings; and now, as these are closed, I look back to them with gratitude to God. In our business session a great victory was achieved. All past church difficulties were buried. One was received into the church, and for others we confidently hope. Bro. Jacob Newlan was ordained elder. The meeting-house has been greatly improved. The S. B. pledge is being raised; many understand the tract work better; and a great interest to hear is manifested from without.

Now, my Lovington friends, remember that God is on the giving hand; if you do not prosper, it will be because you fail to keep your solemn vows. I hope for Lovington. G. W. COLCORD.

Oakland, Ill., March 15, 1878.

Humboldt.

I left Bro. Colcord at Lovington, March 12, and went to Humboldt, where an appointment for a temperance lecture had been circulated. Spoke to a large audience upon this important theme, and succeeded in breaking down much prejudice. My meeting on the next evening was well attended. I obtained one subscriber for the REVIEW. One offered her name to become a member of the Oakland church. Over $14 were raised for the Conference.

At Arcola I met one deeply interested in present truth. We have received urgent calls for labor in Arcola, Charleston, Paris, Shelbyville, and many other points; but where are the laborers?

C. H. BLISS.