Meetings in Plum River, Ill.
By Solomon Myers
BRO. SMITH: At the request of Bro. Sanborn and for the encouragement of the friends of present truth I will give you a sketch of the meetings held here May 28th, 29th and 30th. Bro. Sanborn labored with us faithfully and the work was prospered in his hands. The brethren from Greenvale, Millville, and Plum-River, came together on May 29th when the church was set in order and celebrated the ordinances of the Lord's house. Old difficulties were removed and wrongs confessed. Bro. S. came to our house the 30th, preached at 5 P. M., and baptized one of my daughters, and started on his return the 31st. The church met again last Sabbath, June 4th according to appointment, at which time there was an effort made to point out some of the duties that are imperative upon all who expect to meet the approving smile of the Lord and enjoy the presence of the Holy Spirit. There was not a dissenting voice raised, but a uniform assent given, and resolutions were made to persevere until the end of the road. We had a calm, sweet, heavenly time, and all seemed to feel that the Lord cared for us. A few who have professed faith in the third angel's message still stand aloof from the church; but we hope that the brethren will take such a course, and so closely follow out the precepts of Jesus that such will be added to the church as shall be saved. In conclusion I would say that the impression seems to prevail with all with whom I have an opportunity to converse in the church, that the Lord's hand is in the work, and he is gathering and uniting his people. The consequence is an increase of faith, and a greater desire for holiness of heart. The Lord is exalted and we are humbled. O praise the name of the Lord, he knows them that fear him.
SOLOMON MYERS.
Plum-River, June 5th, 1859.