LOCKWOOD, MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
By George E. Hollister
We feel very grateful for the good work accomplished here, and for the blessings of God vouchsafed during the past week; Elder Wm. Ings reached here March 29, and remained until the 5th inst. Sabbath, March 30, the Lord's Spirit came divinely near, sins were confessed and difficulties removed that had previously hindered the work. For six days, during Elder Ings' stay, we enjoyed such a feast as this people had never before had. Nearly all work was laid aside, some bringing their lunches and remaining from morning until night. On Thursday, the 4th inst., nine adults were baptized upon the profession of their faith, afterward a church was organized and the ordinances of the Lord's house celebrated. A Tract and Missionary Society was also organized. We feel that the little vine here planted will be an honor to the Husbandman, and we pray that it may be found with an abundant harvest, ripened, when he shall send his angels to gather the vintage.