Among the deceased from this section, posterity will long remember the name of Jacob Wine, who was, for many years, so noted for his liberality and activity in the ministry.  His uncle, Michael Wine, was, perhaps, no less distinguished for his outspoken opposition against everything he did not like, as well as for his earnest defense of what he believed to be good and true.  Such men, by force of character in the direction of right, secretly carve their names upon the rock of memory, where they defy the surges of time.

Here may be seen the old Flat Rock meetinghouse, a substantial brick structure, so-called from the rock on which it stands.  This is limestone, and presents a comparatively smooth and level surface, probably two hundred and fifty feet in length, by two hundred feet in breadth.  The formation is wonderful, and affords a striking emblem of the Rock of Truth on which are founded the doctrines and practices of the Brethren.

May 10, 11 and 12 were spent by Brother Kline in visiting, mostly with a view to religious conversations and instructions.  In these three days he visited Martain Good’s, Abraham Glick’s, Christian Garber’s, David Wampler’s, Peter Nead’s, George Kline’s and Daniel Glick’s.

THURSDAY, May 13, there was council meeting at Christian Garber’s.  John Wine, John Harshberger and Joseph Miller were elected for speakers.  Martain Miller and Solomon Garber were elected for deacons.

SUNDAY, June 6.  Meeting at the Flat Rock.  I baptized Emanuel Grabil and Christian Funkhouser.  John 3 was read.

SUNDAY, June 13.  Meeting at our meetinghouse.  Matthew 3 was read.  I baptized James Mauck and Susanna Shull.

SUNDAY, July 18.  Meeting at Jesse Whetzel’s on Lost River.  Acts 3 was read.  Brother Daniel Miller is with me.  In the afternoon we had meeting again, and Brother Jacob Motz was baptized.

Sermon by Elder John Kline.

Preached at William Fitzwater’s, August 8.

    TEXT.—­We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to
    God.—­2 Cor. 5:20.

Every chapter and every verse of Gospel Truth discloses the love of God in one way or another.  Our Lord came into the world, not to condemn the world, but to save the world; and all the words that make that salvation known to men are words of love.  I am sure we think too little upon

THE LOVE OF GOD.

In my talks with sinners I very often discover in them a sort of impression that God is their enemy.  I would not, on any account, intentionally misrepresent a single individual; either as to the opinions he may hold or the secret sentiments he may entertain; but I am impressed with the belief that if the hearts of many, if not all, unconverted persons could be laid open to view, they would in their inmost recesses disclose the belief or impression that God is not their friend; that he does not wish them well; that he is only bearing with them until it suits his time to cut them off and send them to hell.  This sentiment springs from a consciousness of sins indulged and duties neglected.  Hence, when such fall into deep affliction, when danger threatens or destruction impends, they call on God to have mercy upon them; and beg him to turn away his wrath.