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Labors in Ohio

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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Aug 25, 1863

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 22, No. 13.

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Labors in Ohio.

By J. H. Waggoner

I CLOSED my meetings in Chardon on Sunday, the 9th inst. The circumstances were unfavorable, as the house I occupied was rented for shows, which, of course, interfered with the meetings. My health was very poor at the commencement, and I continued as long as my strength would permit. Many who appeared deeply interested and even convinced on the Sabbath, ceased to attend toward the close. Whether they love the praise of men more than the praise of God, the great day will disclose. Some who were interested and anxious to hear, could not attend to the close, as the weather became favorable for their haying, and help very scarce, they were obliged to give their entire time to labor. I do not think the work is finished in Chardon, and hope it may be renewed when circumstances are more favorable. I found a few there who had been interested in the second advent years ago. The remark of one sister was striking. She said when I commenced lecturing on the prophecies, she hoped the people would see the harmony of their fulfillment, and so she would have a feast without any cross. But soon they led to the Sabbath, crossing to all earthly hopes and feelings. Next came baptism, a heavy cross to one who had been a life-long Presbyterian. So it is in Christian life and experience. A feast is only to be had by way of the cross, and they who will avoid the cross will go empty away. A little company are keeping the Sabbath there, and I trust more may yet be added to their number.
We have concluded to pitch the tent in Orwell Center; meeting to commence 21st. In the mean time I am holding meetings as I think will be most effectual in further removing the dreadful influence that has been exerted in this county. Already there are indications of good from the meetings held here, and I trust the Lord will work for the honor of his own word.
J. H. WAGGONER.
Orwell, Ohio, Aug. 18.