Victory, Wisconsin by R. Asbury

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 5, 1871

Victory, Wisconsin.

By R. Asbury

Often have I seen in the REVIEW testimonies from the dear people of God that seemed to touch a chord in my heart, and cause a longing desire for a more intimate acquaintance with those of like precious faith. But from a feeling of incompetence, I have been deterred from making the attempt at corresponding for the public eye. Yet our people have learned that truth is beautiful, though advocated by a feeble pen; lovely, though presented in a homely garb.

I wish for the present, however, to pen a few remarks in relation to our quarterly meeting just past.

Our preaching brethren, Sanborn and Downer, had appointed to be present, as this was our first quarterly meeting; and the prospect of having two preachers more than elated the little band at Victory. Our anticipations of realizing a feast of fat things became suddenly checked by receiving notice at the beginning of a disappointment. The news was quite depressing. The harps of the saints seemed to be hung on the willow. Every effort to shake off this spell seemed to be in vain, until Sabbath evening in our social exercises it became manifestly plain that we were, and had been, lacking in personal efforts. It was soon felt and appreciated by all, that there was an individual work to be done. The hearts of God's children being humbled and prepared, the blessing from this forward to the close of our meeting was wonderfully enjoyed, and, we hope, will long be remembered. Praise the Lord.

While the disappointment bore heavily on our hearts, and we grieved over our barren and cold feelings, the Lord had not forgotten us, but moved upon brethren and sisters from other parts of the country to come to our help. This added greatly to the interest of our meeting.

R. ASBURY.