MICHIGAN

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 8, 1878

Tent No. 1, Douglas.

We commenced meetings in this place, July 27, and thus far have had a very excellent hearing. The people tell us that our congregations in point of numbers far surpass anything seen here before for years. The very best part of the community is at the tent every evening.

A music teacher of the place cheerfully plays the organ for us. We have a great many invitations from the people to visit them at their homes. They even began to invite us before we had our tent up. They begin to buy books quite freely, and cheerfully supply our wants. Our brethren here are doing all they can to help us.

The prospect thus far gives us courage. We have freedom and the blessing of the Lord in preaching. Last Sunday evening a congregation of about four hundred people listened in almost breathless silence to a discourse on the subject of the two-horned beast.

We have hopes that much good will be accomplished by this effort, but still we do not forget that God must give the increase. We seek his blessing every day, and earnestly pray that a greater burden for souls may rest upon us. E. R. JONES. E. P. DANIELS.

Tent No. 3, Hickory Corners, Aug. 2.

Our meetings still continue every evening. Last Sabbath over fifty were out. Our attendance is small. Some have decided to keep the Sabbath, and we hope for others. The people are very busy with their crops. Pray for us that we may have wisdom to close up our work aright. J. B. FRISBIE. T. M. STEWARD.

Pierson, July 29.

We closed our meetings in this place last evening, after a stay of eight weeks. In connection with Brn. Wellman, Gilbert, and Morrison have given over sixty discourses. We have had, with the exception of a few evenings, good congregations, and always good attention and good order. (No rum is sold in the place.)

We can but acknowledge the help of the Lord in our effort here. Twenty adults have decided to keep all the commandments. Among them are some who have never before given themselves to God. Others are convinced and we hope to see them identify themselves with us.

Bro. Wellman, Gilbert, and Morrison have not been here continuously, yet each has had a part in the work.

I go from this place to Morley, to help in the work there, which has been hindered by the sickness of Bro. Wellman and Gilbert.

Have obtained thirteen subscribers for the Review. Hard times have hindered in the sale of books and tracts. E. VAN DEUSEN.