Report from Bro. Lawrence.
By R. J. Lawrence
BRO. WHITE : Since my last report I have spent my time at home except as follows : Sabbath, Feb. the 4th, met with the church in Shelby. The 18th and 25th, met with the church in Oakland. March 1-4 was observed for fasting and prayer according to appointment in Review. The first day, after reading Rev. vii, 1-3 ; Daniel x, 4, and James v, and making some remarks we had a season of prayer, when it was evident that our minds were not prepared to enter into the work properly. Further remarks were made and explanations given in regard to the national movements, as relating to the third angel's message, when the importance of our position began to be apparent. From this time fervent prayer began to be offered, and heartfelt confessions began to be made, and the interest increased until the Sabbath, when the obstructions gave way. The falling tear, the throbbing heart, and faltering voice gave evidence that the foundations of the deep of the heart were broken up. Several who never made any profession before, have manifested a deep concern. At the close of the meeting, by request, a good number of them arose as special subjects of prayer. Accordingly we appointed meetings on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, which were well attended, and a good interest manifested. Last Sabbath I spoke to a large gathering of Sabbath-keepers, and some from without, from Luke xxi, 34, followed by prayer and conference. A good interest. We are to have a meeting to-morrow afternoon. May the Lord bless the effort of his people, and hear their cry for the staying of the winds, and for the opening of the way for the message to swell into the loud cry, is our constant prayer. Yours in the patient waiting.