NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA.
Tent No. 2, Newfane, N. Y., Aug. 20.
We have had another prosperous week. Several more have taken their stand with us, and among them some quite remarkable cases. About twenty have embraced the truth now. The majority of these are from the world, and nearly all of them give evidence of genuine conversion. Baptized one last Sunday and expect others to go forward soon. Bro. Williams remained with me one week, and I found him efficient help. East Martinsburgh, N. Y., Aug. 19.
Our congregations are not large, but there is a growing interest to hear the word of the Lord. Some are for the first time making a start to serve God. We have had a little opposition from the subjects of the “little-horn” power; but victory turned on Zion’s side. Some of the Sabbath-keepers were down from South Harrisburgh last week, and brought a good report from that field. We went to Otter Creek ten days ago, and baptized one person, and received four into the church. Sunderlinville, Potter Co., Pa.
The interest here has kept up good for a farming community. Four times each week our tent is full or nearly so. We came here July 18, and now, Aug. 20, we have held forty-three meetings. Ten have taken hold of the Sabbath and are getting ready for the coming of the Lord, and as many more are convinced. We shall stay another week. We earnestly crave the prayers of all God’s dear children, that the cause in Old Pennsylvania may prosper. J. G. SAUNDERS. W. HUMPHREY. Tent No. 6, Lander, Pa., Aug. 20.
The interest here is still good. A few have taken a position upon the Sabbath; others will soon. Our trust is in God. We have no open opposition, but an undercurrent that is hard to meet. The truth is gaining many friends. Tent No. 7, Little Marsh, Pa.
We commenced meetings in this place Aug. 3, and are in the midst of the Sabbath question. The M. E. minister advertises to speak next Sunday on the following propositions: “1. Origin of the Sabbath; 2. Bible times when it was first observed; 3. By whom it was first known to be kept; 4. For whom it was made; 5. When the Sabbath law became a moral law; 6. Who keep it at the present time, Jews or Gentiles; 7. Importance of its observance.” The attendance at the tent has not been large, but quite steady. Money is very scarce, and times are hard, consequently our sales of books and tracts have been small. We meet with the class at Sabinsville every Sabbath. There is a growing interest in that place, and we think others will obey. The people here are very kind. There is a church of first-day Adventists near. One of their ministers kept the Sabbath awhile, but fell back. He acknowledged before his church that the ten commandments are binding, the fourth among the rest. We desire the prayers of the brethren and sisters. M. C. WILCOX. T. M. LANE.