Michigan Tent Operations Closed.
By M. E. Cornell
Our last effort was at Hudson under very unfavorable circumstances. The cold weather, hard winds and political excitement, in addition to the general spirit of opposition to the present truth, very much hindered the work. Bro. Bates assisted in the effort at Hudson. Bro. Waggoner was with us over one Sabbath and First-day. On the second Sabbath and First-day several of the brethren and sisters were present from Hillsdale, and three more were baptized. We learned that five or six had decided to keep the Sabbath, and several others were investigating. We have concluded to leave the cities and villages until the political excitement is over, and as in the country we can occupy school-houses, we think, considering the uncertainty of the weather, we can do more good without the tent than with it. In looking over the field of our labors with the tent this season, we can see that the Lord has truly been with us, and the truth has prevailed. The effort with the tent has brought into the truth about 130 souls, and 69 of them have been baptized. Many more are investigating, and we hope for more fruit, perhaps after many days. The standard of truth is now raised in the southern part of the State, and many books are scattered, and the way is open for a good work the coming Winter. Since last May 149 believers have been baptized in Michigan. The interest to hear the truth is certainly increasing, and many things are calculated to encourage us, so that we shall enter upon the work this Fall and Winter with new zeal and courage. Our prayer is that the Lord will prepare all the dear friends who have embraced the truth the past Summer, for the trials that await them, and still speed on the work gloriously. M. E. CORNELL.