Meetings at Lovett's Grove, Ohio.
Bro. White: The quarterly meeting held at Lovett's Grove, on the 18th and 19th of this month, was very profitable. Brethren came from Gilboa, Cass, Leipsic, and all had a mind to work. Our meetings were confined wholly to prayer, singing, and exhortation, Bro. O. Mears taking charge. As we had not the help of a messenger, as is usual on such occasions, we were somewhat in doubt (previous to the meeting), lest it might prove a failure. Thanks to God, the brethren came heartily into the work, and we had a cheering and profitable season.79Had we been favored with the preaching of a messenger perhaps it would not have been more profitable. We had meetings at half-past 10 A. M., and half-past 2 P. M. on both days, and the meetings increased in interest to the last. It was just the kind of meeting we needed. For years we have leaned too much upon the labors of the ministering brethren, and have not realized that we were neglecting our share of the work. But at this meeting, such was the arrangement that the brethren came with minds nerved for action, and nobly they responded to the call. The responsibility being divided, and the meeting being dependent upon the general and united effort of all, and such being the general understanding of all, each one seemed desirous to move forward in duty. All moved with harmony and zeal, with moderation yet with power, and God being favorable to us, we had a blessed time. Praise the Lord, for this meeting; we celebrated the holy ordinances of washing feet, and Lord's supper on the evening after Sabbath, and were greatly edified, strengthened, and felt much love for each other. Such meetings as this, are needed in Ohio, to stir up to personal activity in the work. Much was said, words were fitly spoken, and the good done at this meeting will no doubt appear hereafter. At the close of the meeting, the brethren were warned of relapse, lest a return of lukewarmness and coldness, might be incurable. Doubtless some will heed the warning. Who will it be? Brethren, let us press forward.