RHODE ISLAND by I. Sanborn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 18, 1878

RHODE ISLAND.

By I. Sanborn

We have just visited Niantic, by special request, and held seven meetings in the Seventh-day Baptist church. It was truly a very interesting occasion. Several came from Westerly. All seemed to be deeply interested. Those from Westerly—a large, flourishing town—expressed a desire for a course of lectures there.

On Monday evening, March 25, commenced meetings with the Green Hill church. There are twenty or more here who keep the Sabbath. Several have embraced the truth this spring as the result of the labors of the church, with the blessing of God. We assisted them in organizing a Sabbath-school. They were strengthened, and encouraged to increased activity in the work of the Lord; and we believe they will stand shoulder to shoulder in battling for the truth. The Lord assisted in presenting close, practical instruction, which was received as “meat in due season.”

On Sabbath morning nearly all of them went with us to our appointment at Curtis Corner, five or six miles distant. This being the central point for the three Rhode Island churches, we united here in our meetings over Sabbath and Sunday. The church at La Fayette was well represented. Our social meetings were very interesting. After the morning meeting on first-day, four were baptized; these united with the Green Hill church, making six additions to that church during the past week.

I. SANBORN.