MICHIGAN TENT by R. J. Lawrence; J. B. Frisbie

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 25, 1860

MICHIGAN TENT.

By R. J. Lawrence; J. B. Frisbie

BRO. SMITH: We commenced our meetings in Ray, Macomb Co., on the evening of Sept. 1st, and closed the evening of the 16th.

The first week we had a very good attendance, all things considered. The Methodists had a grove meeting about four miles distant, which called off some on first-day. The next first-day there was a Methodist quarterly meeting about the same distance, which also called off some.

The second week it was wet and rainy, so that we were obliged to leave the tent and resort to the Baptist meeting house near by, for the privilege of using which we were thankful.

The evenings were too wet and cold to hold meetings in the tent, until Friday evening. The last first-day we had a good congregation all day and evening; and the meeting closed up with some interest.

Nearly a hundred arose to manifest that they believed we had the truth on the Sabbath question. A few have decided to keep it. As the evenings were damp and cold, and a number had taken cold by being out, we concluded to close up for the season.

On the whole we judge that it has been a profitable meeting, as many are investigating the truth. We left an appointment at the Baptist meeting house for meeting next Sabbath, and expect that Bro. Lawrence will attend, as he lives about twelve miles from the place.

We might add that the excitement on politics is now so high that there is but little use in holding meetings much more in these parts for the present.

Yours in Christ.

R. J. LAWRENCE. J. B. FRISBIE.

Oakland, Oakland Co., Mich.