Untitled article by Thomas Hare; D. T. Shireman

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 1, 1866

From the Church at Marion, Iowa.

By Thomas Hare; D. T. Shireman

Bro. White: At our last business meeting it was voted that we should write a letter to the Review that the brethren and sisters might know there were still a few left in Marion that love the truths of the third angel's message. We number about eighteen. We have our regular meetings on the Sabbath and Tuesday evenings, also a Bible-class on the Sabbath. We are encouraged as we come together from time to time, to press on with the remnant through the perils and dangers of the last days that we may finally stand with them on Mount Zion.

We would say that although Satan has tried hard during the last twelve months to destroy this church, and has caused many to give up their faith in the present truth, yet the Lord in his goodness has sent his faithful messenger to us in our time of trial, for which we would tender our grateful thanks, and also to the Gen. Conf. Committee. We hope they will still remember to send us help as far as in their power, and we will try and do our duty in supporting them. We would be glad to have Bro. and sister White come among us again. We hope they will be able to attend our State Conference this summer. We believe the Lord will be with Bro. White in his affliction.

We would be glad to have any of our messengers call upon us at any time when it is convenient.

In behalf of the church,

Thomas Hare.

D. T. Shireman.

Marion, Iowa, April 8, 1866.