MEETINGS IN FAIRVIEW, IOWA.
By M. E. Cornell
THIS series of meetings closed last evening, twenty-six days from the beginning. The interest continued to the last. Last evening several had to stand up for nearly two hours, while listening to the subject of the gifts of the church. The testimony was acknowledged by the candid, but others denied, and said it was not for us. Thus they would not only do away with the Old Testament, but also reject all of the New which does not agree with their notions. As usual, the truth was embraced by the "common people," both in and out of the church. Many are still investigating. But there is a prospect that from thirty to forty will keep the Sabbath. Fourteen subscribed for the Review, and several sets of books were taken. Books were taken into other towns, and have done and will do their work. I believe this has been a profitable meeting. Many interesting incidents have transpired in connection with it, but I do not feel able now to record them. I am worn down, physically and mentally, and must be content with a brief statement. I must also abandon some of my engagements for correspondence, and those friends will please accept this excuse. It is important now to raise up churches, for thus the cause is strengthened and the way opened into new fields. While giving lectures I cannot avoid conversing about half the time, and the remainder occupied in necessary study and writing, is all I can endure. I expect to go to Marion next.