Reports from the Field by Editor

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Sep 19, 1878

Reports from the Field.

By Editor

(Condensed from Review and Herald.)

Vermont.

WEST TOWNSHEND.—Elder Sanborn writes: “We closed our tent labor September 1, to ship the tents to the camp-ground. There is still a deep interest, and the influence of the meetings is felt miles distant. Eight have commenced keeping the Sabbath as the result of our meeting.”

New York.

EAST MARTINSBURG.—Elders Wilbur and Bump write September 3: “We had a very interesting meeting here in our tent last Sabbath. After the discourse three persons of sterling integrity, one of whom had formerly held the position of local elder in the Congregational society, took their stand with us on the Sabbath and kindred doctrines.”

MANNSVILLE.—Brethren Brown and Wilcox write September 2: “The interest here still continues good and is extending. There are now between fifteen and twenty keeping the Sabbath, with a prospect of several more. The especial blessing of the Lord has been given in declaring the truth.”

Pennsylvania.

SUNDERLINVILLE.—Elder Saunders writes September 3: “The past week has been the most interesting one in our meetings here. Eight have taken their stand on the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, making twenty, in all, that have commenced to keep the Sabbath since the tent was pitched here.”

COUNDERSPORT.—Brethren Whitney and Robinson write September 2: “The interest here is still good, and we expect to continue our meetings as long as the weather is suitable. Six or seven have commenced keeping the Sabbath. There is considerable opposition manifested. A Methodist clergyman announced a lecture upon ‘Socrates.’ This drew quite a crowd, and the point made was upon the belief of Socrates in the immortality of the soul. He spoke of the wonderful support this belief afforded him in his dying moments, and then said he thought a belief that could give comfort and support to ‘that poor old heathen’ ought to support and comfort a Christian! We were glad to tell the people that as for us we preferred to believe what Moses, the prophets, and the apostles taught, and let those who chose to do so believe with ‘the poor old heathen.’ Not a word of Bible proof did he offer. We feel thankful for the truth.”

Alabama.

ATALLA.—Elder Burrill writes, August 26: “We have been here two months. Twelve have signed the covenant, and a few more are keeping the Sabbath. It seems almost impossible for the people to break away from the network of superstition which has so long encircled them.”

Wisconsin.

KENDALL.—Brother Snow reports Sept. 2: “We closed our meetings here Sunday evening, Sept. 1. Twenty-two have promised to keep the Sabbath, and many others are convinced. The interest has been good all the time, but is better now than at any previous time.”

Iowa.

BONAPARTE.—Elder L. McCoy writes September 5: “Since the close of the discussion, a deep interest pervades the entire town and vicinity. Conviction rests on a large portion of those who have heard. Ten or twelve have taken their stand, and we confidently expect as many more.”

CLARENCE.—Brother Dorces writes September 2: “Brethren Hart and Pegg have been in Clarence over seven weeks. They have labored faithfully. About fifteen have decided in favor of the truth, and many others are deeply interested. The congregations were good all the time, and the meetings closed last Sunday evening with a remarkably good interest.”

Minnesota.

ALEXANDRIA.—Elders Curtis and Battin report September 4: “We have given fourteen discourses here. Have had the best of order and attention in our congregation, which have ranged from fifty to two hundred. Those who attend give evidence of being deeply interested in the subjects presented. They accept reading matter readily.”

Michigan.

SPRING ARBOR.—Elder Byington reports meeting with a church of nearly fifty members at this place. He spoke three times on practical subjects. They are building them a house of worship.