SMITH'S CREEK, MICH by D. H. Lamson, R. J. Lawrence

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Mar 11, 1880

SMITH'S CREEK, MICH.

By D. H. Lamson, R. J. Lawrence

We commenced meetings near this place Jan. 19, and have continued them nearly without intermission till the present writing. There was once a church of twenty-two members here; but about seven years ago the apostasy and influence of one man, the clerk and treasurer of the society, scattered the flock. Some gave up the truth; others moved away; some have died. We thought that, with the help of God, something might be done to re-awaken an interest here and to encourage the few who have been faithful under very depressing influences and great discouragements. The services have nearly all been practical, and of the nature of a revival. Crowds have attended, fully thirty have started in the service of God, twentyfive

are pledged to the observance of the Sabbath, and the interest is unabated and spreading to other neighborhoods. Books are taken quite freely. We are canvassing for the REVIEW and our other papers. The Lord has heard our cries, and that this work may be permanent and a blessing to others still, let his people ever pray.

Feb. 24. D. H. Lamson, R. J. Lawrence.