Meetings in Mich by John Byington

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 26, 1864

Meetings in Mich.

By John Byington

Bro. White: After leaving Fair Plains, Bro. Andrews and myself spent June 15, and 16, with the church in Oakland. Here we found that some members of the church had formed associations with the world, which had caused some division. We gave the plain testimony that the people of God were to come out from the world, and be separate, and holy. We think our meetings here were timely, and we trust not in vain.

Sabbath, the 18th, and the three following days, we were with the church in Lapeer. The faithful here have heavy burdens to bear in consequence of erring, and false brethren. We trust our labor here will help to unite the church in moving forward, and not to sympathize with others that will not be converted.

Sabbath and first-day the 25th and 26th, we spent with the church in Memphis. Here the church have succeeded in erecting a large and comfortable house for worship. They have had great opposition from without, but if united and faithful have nothing to fear. They will have to watch that the enemy do not divide and scatter them. We felt that our labor was not lost.

Sabbath July 2, we were with the church in Battle Creek. Had social meeting in the morning, and two discourses through the day from Brn. Andrews and White, to a crowded house.

On first-day July 3, we had meeting with the church at Newton at their new meeting-house. Quite a number not of our faith were in to hear, and brethren also from Burlington. Here Bro. Andrews closed his labors for the present in Michigan. I trust much good will be the result of these meetings. JOHN BYINGTON.