MISSOURI by Dan T. Jones; J. W. Watt

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, February 17, 1885

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 7

MISSOURI

By Dan T. Jones; J. W. Watt

SPRINGFIELD, BOLIVAR, AND HALF WAY.—Jan. 5 we went to Springfield and stayed one day, visiting at their homes the few brethren that were there. We believe this thriving town will afford a splendid field for tent labor at some future time if those who live there are careful to exert the right influence at all times.

Jan. 7 we arrived at Bolivar, where the tent was pitched last summer, and commenced meeting in the court-house the same evening. We found the prejudice very strong against the truth. Lines were strictly drawn, and very few but those who were favorable to our views would attend the meetings. The weather was also very inclement during the entire meeting. We remained at Bolivar nearly three weeks. Seven adults signed the covenant, (two of whom had already commenced to keep the Sabbath before we came, through the labors of one of the sisters that came out last summer), besides six children from nine to fourteen years of age. Some members of this company are showing a commendable zeal in giving up the use of tobacco, tea, coffee, etc. And we hope this leaven will continue to work until the whole lump is leavened.

Jan. 25 we came to Half Way, and up to the present writing, have given nine discourses to a good audience, which has increased in numbers and interest from the beginning. Opposition has been aroused. Two ministers of the Christian order who have accepted the truth on man's nature and destiny, are doing all they can to oppose the work, and break down the interest by telling the people what our position will be on the Sabbath and other questions. We trust in God, and move forward. DAN T. JONES.

Feb. 2. J. W. WATT.