Report from Bro. Loughborough by John Norton Loughborough

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 23, 1864

Report from Bro. Loughborough.

By John Norton Loughborough

My last report was from Providence, R. I. Jan. 26. That evening we had a meeting in the hall, but the Brn. had had but little opportunity to circulate our appointment. There were also several protracted meetings in progress, hence we had but few out to hear; but that few seemed to listen with attention.

Jan. 27th, came on to Dartmouth, had meeting in the evening and remained there till Monday, Feb. 1st, during which time we had five meetings. We completed the organizing of the church by ordaining the Elder that was previously appointed. I was glad to see that some had come out to obey the truth since my other visit there. Two were baptized Monday by Bro. Pierce. We left them, we trust of good courage to press forwaad.

Tuesday evening Feb. 2d, we met with the little church at Haverhill. Were glad to find most of those who came out under Bro. Cornell's lectures there firm in the truth. After preaching to them, we organized Systematic Benevolence amounting to over $44,00 per year.

Wednesday evening, Feb. 3d, had an opportunity to preach in the Baptist meeting-house in North Berwick, Maine. Had a pleasant interview with friends there, and hope our visit will accomplish some good.

Thursday evening Feb. 4th, preached in the little chapel in Portland, Maine, with good liberty from 1 Tim. iii, 14, 15, and after meeting we considered the subject of order. We found a few ready to enter into church covenant together whose names were enrolled and an elder and clerk appointed. S. B. was also organized here, amounting to $39,52 per year, $35. of which was pledged to the N. E. Mission.

Friday Feb. 5th, came on to North Jay, where we now are. We have had interesting meetings here. There has been no Seventh-day preacher here for over four years and the lonely ones seemed much encouraged by our visit. The neighbors turned out well to hear on Sabbath and first-day. Some of them furnished themselves with books on the Sabbath question, desiring to learn more of this matter. The subject of order "the great remedy for the East," was considered. The few Sabbath-keepers here are desirous of moving on with the body. Systematic Benevolence was organized, amounting to $54,60 per year all pledged to the Missionary fund. A Sabbath-school and Bible-class are now organized; and some steps were taken in organizing the church. The Lord has given a spirit of freedom to his servants here in Maine. The remnant seem to take new courage. May the good work of the Lord move on.

J. N. Loughborough.

North Jay, Me., Feb. 10th, 1864.