The Cause in Northern Mich.
By I. D. Van Horn
BRO. WHITE: Since our last report, we have been employed in holding meetings at different places in Gratiot. We commenced meetings at St. Louis, but we soon learned that the people held great prejudice against our views, and did not want to hear us. Our congregations were very small, yet as the result of the few meetings we did hold, a few became interested, and two or three decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. Feb. 22, the male members of the church at Ithaca, met for the purpose of organizing into an association to hold church property, which was effected. We met with this church at their monthly meeting March 4th and 5th. In the forenoon on the Sabbath I gave them a discourse on prayer, which was followed in the afternoon, by the celebration of the ordinances. This was a season of rejoicing to all, for the Lord's blessing was with us. This church are earnestly striving for the victory, and may the Lord help them to obtain it, and finally be brought safely through to Mt. Zion. The little company at Alma are trying to follow the light of the last message. Sunday March 12th, they came together to consider the subject of organization. We gave them a discourse on the subject, after which they all expressed a willingness by vote to become an organized church. Accordingly, Thursday, March 16th, was appointed for that purpose, when they all came together and a church of seventeen members was formed. There are others who will unite with them soon. The little company of Sabbath-keepers west of Alma, who so gladly accepted the truth the past winter, are yet holding on, and making every sacrifice, necessary to effectually carry out the truth. We had an excellent meeting with them last Sabbath, when many of them expressed their gratitude to God, that they were permitted to hear the last warning message before it was too late. The seed has been sown here, and we trust upon good ground. Oh that it may spring up and bear fruit to the glory of God. We have just passed through a good meeting with the brethren and sisters in Greenbush. We find them all actively engaged in the cause, and all, both old and young, dwelling together in unity. Here Bro. Canright and I separate to fill our several appointments. We have labored together in harmony the past winter, and now as I separate from him for a little season, it seems like parting with an old and tried friend. May the Lord help us to prove faithful that we may stand with the remnant in the kingdom of God.