Communication from Bro. Loughborough by John Norton Loughborough

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 24, 1856

Communication from Bro. Loughborough.

By John Norton Loughborough

BRO. SMITH:—Since my return from the eastern part of the State I have held meetings in Wilson, Barre, and Bath.

At Wilson I held but two meetings; but deep interest seemed to be manifested in the word spoken. It was not thought consistent to continue them longer on account of the road's being almost impassable.

In Barre Center, where we have given several lectures before, we gave one lecture on the Gospel Hope. The few who were present listened with deep interest. One man was present who had been investigating the subject of Spirit Manifestations. After finishing our discourse we offered publications treating on the subject of our discourse. The man above referred to, came and bought, and said, "This is something I never thought of: I'm going to look into it."

We were cheered to learn that some had commenced to keep the Sabbath since our last lectures in that place. We commenced meetings in Bath one mile north-west of the village, Apr. 5th, in a school-house where they had heard nothing of our views. We gave five lectures. The people listened with almost breathless attention. Although the most of our meetings continued as long as two hours, they seemed contented to sit and hear the truth. Several furnished themselves with publications, desirous of understanding our faith.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH. Bath, N. Y., Apr. 8th, 1856.