TOWNSEND CENTER, MASS by G. F. Haines; D. A. Robinson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 11, 1878

TOWNSEND CENTER, MASS.

By G. F. Haines; D. A. Robinson

We have now held meetings here a little over two weeks. We have quite thoroughly canvassed the Sabbath question and the prophecies. We expect a few will obey the truth. From the first we have had a good deal to contend with. We find here Adventists of every type, Non-resurrectionists, Age-to-come, and Predestinarianists.

Last Saturday eve, Eld. L. L. Howard came from Fitchburg, wishing to present his “especial light” and review our position on the prophecies. Under the circumstances we thought it best to let him have the evening. For one and a quarter hours he discoursed on the 2300 days, the two-horned beast, and the Sabbath question. He undertook to prove 1. That the days would end in 1880; 2. That the 70 weeks were a part of the 2300 days, but that the 69 weeks were not; 3. That the two-horned beast was a symbol of England, and the miracles it was to work were the improvements and inventions they have made. The above is a sample of his absurdities.

We shall probably move the tent next week. A threat is out to tear our tent down the evening before the Fourth, but we shall take every precaution to prevent it.

G. F. HAINES. D. A. ROBINSON.