p. 95 | L E T T E R S by T. M. Steward

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 20, 1861

L E T T E R S.

By T. M. Steward

"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."

From Bro. Steward.

DEAR BRO WHITE: I have of late been north about one hundred and fifty miles, and spent three Sabbaths with the brethren in that region in the vicinity of Bro. A. H. Daniels. I found things not just as I would have them; yet I trust there are many honest souls in that region, who want to hear and understand what is truth. May the Lord send them his light and truth to lead them out.

Our meetings were appointed about fifty miles from Bro. Daniels, at Menomonie. We held six meetings, and I trust they were to the comfort and edification of the brethren. Our meetings were truly interesting, especially the last, held on second-day, at 2, P. M. I took up the subject of baptism briefly, and endeavored to show what it is to be dead to sin, and dead to the world. I then asked who were willing to forsake the world and its foolish fashions and pleasures, and deny themselves of their carnal appetites, to win Christ. Upon which some six or eight arose and expressed a willingness to leave all (tobacco not excepted) to gain an entrance into the kingdom of God. After meeting we repaired to the water where five willing souls were buried with Christ in baptism, and arose to walk in newness of life. These had all embraced the truth under the labors of Bro. Daniels.

Owing to my haste and the busy time of year among the brethren, I did not stop to organize a church, as I expect to visit them again in the fall.

We are trying to remove the stumbling blocks out of the way so that we can organize a church in this place. I trust the Lord will help us. Pray for us.

T. M. STEWARD. Mauston, Wis.