Meetings at Durand by W. Sutliff

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 5, 1866

Meetings at Durand

By W. Sutliff

From Bro. Sutliff.

Bro. White : Myself and companion observed the fast with the brethren of Durand, Wis. We arrived in time to attend the meeting on Wednesday, but not being acquainted with any of the brethren, by the time we found where the meeting was, it was out, and we met some of them on their way home. We had meetings every day at one o'clock until Sabbath, when we met at eleven. We had much enjoyment in these meetings, although there was some backwardness on the part of a few.

There are some in Durand who will no doubt stand on the sea of glass; and some I fear who will sell their birthright. One good sister wept as she said that the way was so straight that it seemed almost impossible for her to walk in it.

My prayer is that the Lord will visit Durand and help the dear ones to cut loose from the world, and any who are a hindrance to them in the discharge of their duty. Oh how trifling are a few years of self-denial and humility compared to an everlasting inheritance in the earth made new. That we may deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus is the prayer of your companion in tribulation.

W. Sutliff.

Falls City, Dunn Co., Wis., May 15, 1866.