Report from Bro. Cornell.
By M. E. Cornell
BRO. WHITE: Since my last report I gave lectures one week at Manchester. The interest was good. Some new ones became interested, and some of the wavering established. Others wished to hear a discussion of the question before fully deciding. We then came to Haverhill, Mass., where I have given nineteen lectures, under very unfavorable circumstances, I was called away twice, and our meetings were shifted back and forward from one place to another, besides being interrupted by meetings held by two Advent preachers during the time. As soon as the Sabbath question was introduced an old prejudice was excited and opposition was manifested by some. Notwithstanding all difficulties, some eight or ten have decided to keep the Sabbath. We had one sweet heavenly meeting with the friends of truth on the Sabbath and it was truly encouraging to hear the testimonies. One brother said he knew the Sabbath was not a yoke of bondage; for he had a wonderful blessing on Friday, in advance, while preparing to keep the Sabbath. But when the Sabbath came he enjoyed as great peace as when he was first converted. Another brother expressed much gratitude for the truth being brought here, and proposed a vote of thanks to those who have sacrificed to send the truth to them. Here they proposed, and heartily passed the following: "Resolved, That we tender our sincere thanks to the Michigan brethren and others for their interest in sending us the blessed truths of the third angel's message." For several years there had been seven Sabbath-keepers here, all sisters and five of them widows. They had struggled on in the trials and opposition alone. But now at last their many prayers are answered, their numbers are more than doubled; and there are brethren to go forward and hold up the standard. Some of the youth here are turning to the Lord, proving that the law of the Lord is still perfect converting the soul. Bro. and sister Loughborough were with us over last Sabbath and first-day, and their help in the meetings was well appreciated. Five subscribed for the Review. They have arranged to hold two meetings each week, and I doubt not they will have good times. Trials will come, and they will have to endure for the truth's sake; but the grace of God is sufficient for every trial and a glorious crown awaits the faithful. We are now in Peace Dale, R. I., where I can hear from friends for three weeks from this date.