Report from Bro. Byington.
By John Byington
BRO. WHITE: From July 28, to August 2, I was with the church in Hillsdale. We had six meetings, celebrated the ordinances, and one received baptism. We felt freedom of spirit with this church. This church is increasing in union and love, and learning better the way of truth and holiness. They have about fourteen hundred dollars pledged to build a meeting house (the one they have being too small), which they very much need. I was very glad to find sister Aldrich settled with them, where she can have the privilege of meetings, of which she has been long deprived. She gives $300, for their house. Sabbath August 5 and 6, I had three meetings with the church in Hanover. Here are some tried brethren, who are good and true; but their number is small, some having moved away. Quite a number of those without attended our meetings both on Sabbath and first-day. For some time past my voice has been weak, and for a few weeks past has so failed, as to make it difficult for me to go through the labor of meetings. Unless I can get help, I shall have to cease from labor in public. But the will of the Lord be done. South Bend, Ind., Aug. 11, 1865.