Quarterly Meetings in Mich.
By R. J. Lawrence
BRO. WHITE: My last report was from North Liberty, Ind. I gave two discourses six miles west of North Liberty, not much interest. The Methodist friends have opened their meeting-house to our people in North Liberty, in which I gave ten discourses with good effect. There was a deep interest, and three commenced to keep the Sabbath. Jan. 8, Sunday, there was a meeting of the church, and ten united with the church, including those from South Bend. The church are much encouraged. The Lord helped to present the truth. Sabbath and first-day, Jan. 14, and 15, I spent with the church in Hillsdale. I gave five discourses here. They express a determination to overcome. Here I met a colored brother recently escaped from slavery, a regular Baptist preacher. After hearing two or three discourses he became very much wrought upon by the truth. Pray for him that he may see the whole truth. Tuesday the 17th, came to Hanover, and in the evening preached to the church. Met here Bro. Gilbert, from Burlington, who came after me to go with him to visit that place. The brethren here felt disappointed, but kindly submitted. Sabbath the 21st, I met with the church in Jackson. Had a good and interesting meeting. First-day, according to appointment in Review, preached the funeral sermon of sister Weed, daughter of Bro. Weed of Tompkins. The attendance was large. The 24th, 25th, and 26th, I spent with the church at Bunkerhill. On account of severe cold and blustering weather, the attendance was small; but there is a good interest here. I gave three discourses. Sabbath and first-day, the 28th and 29th, I spent with the church in Oneida. Brethren were present from Charlotte and Windsor. I spoke five times, and had a social meeting in which about forty testimonies were given. Also the ordinance of the Lord's supper was celebrated. This was a good, interesting meeting. I arrived home the 30th, after an absence of six weeks and four days, in which time I preached forty-four times, besides other meetings. I found my wife unable to sit up, but recovering from a severe attack of inflammation on the lungs. On the whole this tour has been interesting and profitable. I have visited many at their homes that I have before seen, and formed many new acquaintances that will not be forgotten, but be, I trust, renewed in the kingdom.