Report from Bro. Lawrence.
By R. J. Lawrence.
Bro. WHITE: My last report was from home, August 1. I spent three days with my family, then went to Memphis, where I held seven meetings and attended the ordinances. Five were baptized. Meetings were well attended, and there was a general interest to hear. Monday, came home. Received a letter from Lapeer that I was not expected there on account of your meeting at Memphis. Therefore I started on Sunday for Thetford, where I arrived Monday night. Found that the appointment was not circulated. I gave out meetings for Wednesday and Thursday, and went to Watrouville with Bro. Butler. There were nearly three hundred people out that evening. They were expecting a discourse on the immortality question the next evening from a Presbyterian minister from Oakland. The enemy is very much stirred here on account of the truth. Apparently, a good work is being done. The brethren were well, and in good spirits. May the Lord bless them, and their labors to the salvation of many. Wednesday, the 16th, returned to Thetford, and had a126good meeting in the evening. Thursday, A. M., a meeting. In the afternoon baptized four. Held meeting in the evening. Some interest to hear. Friday, we came to Lapeer. Sabbath, spoke three times. Sunday, the 20th, I went to the Methodist chapel, and heard two discourses on the Sabbath and its change, by Eld. Stalker—and a rich display it was of philosophy and vain deceit after the rudiments of the world, and the traditions of men, but not after Christ. Col. ii, 8. Dr. Acre was his authority. Tuesday evening I reviewed him in the Advent house of worship. Wednesday I came home afflicted with a swelling under my right ear, with which I have had no rest day nor night, till last night. I have not met with the church in Oakland, but hope to next Sabbath.