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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 18, 1879

MICHIGAN

Mason, Sept. 8.—We have enjoyed much of the blessing of the Lord during the past week. On Sabbath the brethren came in from the surrounding country, and we had an excellent meeting. As new ones confessed the truth the Spirit of the Lord came into our midst with power, and hearts were melted into tenderness. We invited sinners and backsliders who desired the prayers of God's people to come forward, when some ten or twelve readily responded and we had an excellent season of prayer for them. It was truly refreshing. May the Lord carry on the good work here. The people are still interested. Last night our tent was filled. Pray for us. T. M. Steward. E. P. Daniels.

Edmore, Sept. 7.—Since my last report I have spent most of my time at this place. The interest has increased somewhat, and several are keeping the Sabbath. Have visited Cedar Lake and Stanton once each. At Cedar Lake there are indications of growth among the brethren, and a good outside interest. The meeting at Stanton was one of labor. We had Sabbath-school, preaching and social meeting. Then, the leader having moved away, another was chosen to fill the vacancy. The brethren voted a request to be taken under the watch-care of the Conference, and appointed a delegate to the Lyons camp-meeting to make known their request. They joined heartily in signing the S. B. pledge, and appointed an S. B. treasurer. Before this was all done the train had passed, leaving me to foot it eight miles to fill my appointment at Edmore. Orlando Soule.

South Haven, Tent No. 1.—For the past two weeks we have had to struggle against the persistent efforts of the ministers and their people to break up our meetings. The cold, stormy weather has also seriously affected the interest. Indeed, so cold and damp has it been the greater part of the time that but few could attend without suffering. One sermon has been preached against the Sabbath. It was a weak effort. I was never in a place where such unreasonable prejudice prevailed as here. There are some who are very friendly, supplying our wants and contributing toward our expenses. Our running expenses will be nearly met by the close of the meeting.

The truth will not be left without witnesses here. Some eight or ten have decided to obey. Some of these are now holding responsible places in the churches of this place. E. R. Jones.