REPORT OF MEETINGS by Moses Hull

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 11, 1862

REPORT OF MEETINGS.

By Moses Hull

For the encouragement of the dear saints I wish to report what omens of good I have seen where I have labored since my last account of meetings. I love to hear any tidings of good in this glorious work, and I am willing to contribute my mite in regard to the progress of the cause, and especially in reference to organization. It is time the saints were mustered into the service, according to the testimony of Jesus, who is our Captain, and Commander-in-Chief of the army of the Lord. I am glad the good work is moving forward, and that there is a prospect of its soon being manifest who is on the Lord's side.

After I left Tyrone I went with Bro. Lawrence to Lapeer, where we found a sad state of things for the want of order. Some were stumbling somewhat at the movement on organization, and as a matter of course the spiritual gifts were called in question. It was very dark there, as might well be supposed, but as those subjects were explained, and confidence was restored, light began to break in. Several hearty testimonies were given in favor of the gifts, and of organization. At a meeting appointed for the purpose of bringing about a more perfect unity in the body, the especial blessing of the Lord attended the effort, and many were set free. And now the brethren and sisters at Lapeer can testify, in common with others, that if they ever knew what the blessing of God was, it does surely attend the effort to come into unity on the gifts and organization. If the manifestation of the Spirit of the Lord, and the increase of brotherly love, are not good fruits, what is? As Bro. Loughborough had given encouragement to visit them soon, we did not complete the organization, but we could not learn that there was a dissenting voice in regard to it. Eight or nine of the little company of believers at North Branch were at Lapeer, and they appeared to be of one mind in regard to the importance of the subjects preached.

The next Sabbath after I left Lapeer, I spoke at Newton on the gifts, and was glad to learn that there was still an interest in that place. The next Sabbath and first-day was at Parkville. As Bro. Waggoner was going to Indiana, and we to Ohio, it was thought best for us to attend the conference at Parkville, as Bro. Hull's duty called him another way. We found a representation from Monterey, Newton, Colon, Union City, Burr Oak, Flowerfield, and Vicksburgh. They were evidently disappointed in not seeing Bro. and sister White, but appeared satisfied with an explanation, and gladly received the word preached by us.

The subjects presented were the Christian's hope, spiritual gifts, necessity of the whole armor, the three messages, and the signs of the times. Several testified that their doubts in regard to sister White's visions were now all removed. Bro. Glover said his name had been paraded in the public print, by our enemies, as a "vision lover," but he was not ashamed of the visions, nor to own that he loved them. On first-day the social meeting was good. Bro. Phillips was especially blessed and led out in exhortation to the edification and comfort of those who knew but little of the past Advent movement. We were glad to see Bro. P. resolve to enter into the work anew, for if he moves carefully he can be a help in the work. The time was well filled with pointed testimonies, which continued some time after the hour of preaching, and we all felt that the Lord was present in Spirit and power. A brother who was greatly afflicted, and was suffering an agony of pain, was relieved, at the house of Bro. Kinney, in answer to prayer, and had a comfortable night's rest. The Lord is returning to his people.

At Burr Oak we met Bro. and sister Byington on their return from Indiana, and heard a good report of the interest where they had labored. We were made comfortable at the home of Bro. Strickland, and at midnight took the cars, feeling thankful for the kindness of so many good brethren in helping us on the way.

M. E. CORNELL.

Toledo, Ohio.