p. 237 | Reports from the Field by Editor

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Aug 8, 1878

Reports from the Field.

By Editor

(Condensed from Review and Herald.)

Missouri.

SEDALIA.—Elder Butler writes July 25: “After about five weeks’ constant preaching, our audiences usually range from two hundred to three hundred; they scarcely ever number less than one hundred, and occasionally run as high as six hundred. Twenty have signed the covenant to keep God’s commandments, and many more are deeply interested. We have a large undeveloped interest, which will not allow of our leaving for the present, probably not before the camp-meeting. This is a central point, and a very important one in this State. We shall make a strong effort to establish a good church here, and we expect to do it.”

Ohio.

SPRINGFIELD.—Elder Waggoner reports, July 24: “The interest here is steadily spreading and deepening. We have spoken on the subject of immortality, and sold quite a number of books on the subject. It seems to be well received generally. Monday night a large congregation gave earnest attention to a discourse on the United States in prophecy. This did much to increase the interest, as a good number came to hear.”

New York.

SINCLAIRVILLE.—Elder Reynolds writes, July 20: “Eleven have commenced to keep the Sabbath at this place. While the surface is comparatively unruffled, there is a very persistent undercurrent of opposition from the three churches. The attendance has been good, considering the intense heat and the busy harvest time.”

TENT No. 4.—Since taking down the tent at Bushton, Brethren Brown and Wilcox have been laboring in adjoining neighborhoods. Ten or twelve have taken hold of the truth, and strong hopes are entertained for several more.

Wisconsin.

NEW LONDON.—In report from tent No. 1, July 15, it is stated that about one dozen have accepted the truth, and others are expected soon to follow.

MANITOWOC.—Meetings in tent No. 2, closed July 16. Some who had previously read on subjects connected with present truth decided to obey; others are investigating.

MUKWŌNAGO.—Report from tent No. 4, July 16, states that owing to the extremely hot weather and busy season of the year the attendance was not large; but those who do attend are interested. Two have decided to keep the Sabbath.

CATARACT.—Tent No. 6, reports July 14: “To-day ten were buried with Christ in baptism. Eleven have signed the covenant.”

BERLIN.—Meetings closed at this place July 21. Fourteen have signed the covenant to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus; some others are much interested.

Illinois.

NEWARK.—Tent No. 3, reports six already keeping the Sabbath, and others are hoped for.

CARBONDALE.—Brother Bliss has held meetings, and visited familes here. Twenty-four have promised to keep the Sabbath.

DU QUOIN.—Brother Bliss writes July 24. “The people are stirred. Last Sabbath, while I was absent, Elder Rose, Disciple, gave notice that he would speak Sunday evening on the Sabbath question. Brother Colcord dismissed his congregation and all heard Elder R. Monday night Brother Colcord reviewed him in the tent before a large crowd. Elder Rose announced a rejoinder; but his members, acknowledging his efforts fruitless, waived his appointment and challenged us for a discussion. Elder Crim is expected to-day.”