MEETINGS IN SULLIVAN, INDIANA.
By M. E. Cornell
In this place we gave nineteen lectures, closing on the evening of the 4th inst. Many heard the testimony gladly, and searched the Scriptures to see if it was truth. Others mocked and said, He "deceiveth the people." The people were publicly advised to keep away from our meetings, in consequence of which together with the continued rains, our congregations were for the most part not very large; notwithstanding a goodly number acknowledged the truth and several resolved to walk in it. While some popular professors disdained to speak to us, and signified to the rabble that "eggs were cheap," and they would not blame the boys if they "would egg the stranger out of town," &c., certain others very kindly invited us to share their hospitality while there; though chief-men (county officers, ministers and others) as they were, yet they "were not forgetful to entertain strangers," but condescended to give us shelter from the storm, and nourishment. O may all these obey the present truth that they also may be sheltered from that more dreadful storm of the seven last plagues, and their bread and water be sure in that terrible day. The brethren in the vicinity appeared to be encouraged by our visit among them; may they take a new start, and in view of the signs of the times be more careful to keep the Sabbath holy, and be like men that wait for their Lord. It is said that one characteristic of that people is to "investigate slowly and cautiously, but that when once decided, they are as immovable as the rocks." To be firm when decided is well, but we may remind them that the last message requires haste. See Zeph. ii, 1–3; also the example of David, "I made haste and delayed not to keep thy commandments." Ps. cxix, 60. Battle Creek, May 15th, 1858. P. S. Agreeably to Bro. Loughborough's request I called at North Liberty, where he had recently given lectures, and several had become deeply interested. I held four meetings with them, and was encouraged by hearing several say that they must keep the Sabbath. Several more are still investigating. I learned that many were desirous that Bro. Loughborough should return and complete his course of lectures. M. E. C.