Among the Churches in Tennessee by S. Fulton

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, February 24, 1885

FromThe Review and Herald, Vol. 62, No. 8

Among the Churches in Tennessee

By S. Fulton

Tennessee.

Among the Churches.—I have been devoting my time for the past few weeks to visiting the churches and isolated Sabbath-keepers in the Conference. The spirit of willingness that has been manifested to correct past errors, and attain to greater devotion in the cause of God, has been commendable. And while we believe this is well-pleasing in the sight of God, yet he will not look upon us with favor simply because we desire to be right, but according to the motive that prompts us to action. The talents given to each should be improved by rendering actual service in the cause of God. It is very apparent that those of our brethren in Tennessee who have become negligent in their duty in the past, have gradually lost their love for the truth; and unless there is a decided change in their course of action they will certainly be lost. We fear the same cause which has resulted in the overthrow of some will prove the ruin of others. Those who have ceased to walk in the narrow path, and have given up the truth, commenced first by slighting the testimonies; they next neglected secret and family devotion; then they robbed the Lord of his tithes; and lastly they broke the Sabbath. Brethren, let us gather up the precious rays of light God has given us, and honor him by putting them into practice.

We had interesting meetings at Springville, Leach, Cross Plains, and Nashville. At Cross Plains the interest increased until the close of our meetings. Bro. Rogers, who has since been canvassing and holding Bible-readings in that vicinity, reports that one family have decided to keep the Sabbath, while others are interested. At our missionary meeting three joined the society. At Nashville there was some interest among those not of our faith. Bro. Sisley was with us Sabbath and Sunday. We held our meeting at a private house. We hope the time is not far distant when something can be done for the people in this large city. Bro. Wales was with me at Leach. The weather being unfavorable, our meeting was not largely attended. At our business meetings the different branches of the work were considered.

We were much pleased to see the interest manifested in the Sabbath-school work. There are now four canvassers in the field, and the prospects are that a good work will be accomplished. Already calls are being made for laborers to follow up the interest created by reading the Signs.

The brethren at Springville are busily engaged in making tents. They will make seven or eight small ones for camp-meeting purposes, and one 30x40 to be used in the tent work. We expect to run two tents the coming season. We feel that we have reason to thank God and take courage. S. Fulton.