The Work in Ohio by George Washington Holt

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 19, 1857

The Work in Ohio.

By George Washington Holt

Bro. Smith: Since my last report from Ohio, the good work of the Lord has been going on, which has been a source of joy and rejoicing to our hearts. Our meetings were incessant among the brethren in different places until the close of our Conference first-day evening the 8th.

We have great reason to rejoice and give glory to God for the strength we have gained, and the encouragement we have received, on account of the great work the Lord has done for us during the stay of Bro. Cornell in Ohio.

Our meetings were those of labor and toil, fasting and prayer. Plain testimony, cutting reproof, and sharp rebuke was administered in love and meekness to the erring with blessed and happy results. The Conference was well attended, and we have reason to believe that the impression made, of the straightness of the way, will be lasting.

We shall long remember the parting season with the dear brethren and sisters of Jackson, and Townsend, who have more recently embraced the truth. May the Lord direct those dear brethren into all the present truth, and prepare them to stand on mount Zion.

In conclusion I would say, the Lord has worked for us far beyond our expectations, and fears. An entire revolution has taken place among us. A new era has dawned, that we can look back upon with a heart-felt joy, surpassing every other point in our history. The Lord is returning unto his people, as they return unto him with the humble spirit of confession, bringing all the tithes into the store-house. Praise the Lord, O my soul! May this work go on until the Lord pours out the Holy Spirit upon us, is my desire. G. W. Holt.