p. 16 | Wisconsin by W. W. Stebbins

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 21, 1908

Wisconsin

By W. W. Stebbins

“So we built the wall: . . . for the people had a mind to work.” Neh. 4:6. I am glad that the Lord still gives me a work with his people. Fifty-three years ago I accepted the message under the labors of Elders J. N. Loughborough and Ingraham. At that time the REVIEW began coming to our home. The message grows more precious to me. I love God's people, and I never enjoyed the work more than the past winter.

April 10 I joined Elder S. T. Shadel at Iron River, Wis., to assist him in binding off the work, which he and Brother P. M. Hanson had done during the winter. Nine precious souls were baptized in Moon Lake, and a church of twelve members was organized, with a leader, treasurer, librarian, and clerk. April 27 I came to Superior, Wis., where two of our Bible workers have been doing faithful service. We held fifteen meetings, and gave twelve discourses, while with this church, closing May 5. The Bible workers rejoiced to see the fruit of their labor develop. Four willing souls were baptized and united with the church at this place. I am sure they will grow strong as burden-bearers in the church. Others are greatly interested, and will, we trust, soon take their stand for the message.

The ordinances were celebrated, and the church was greatly blessed and encouraged.

I thank God for the widely extended victories of the message over the earth. When it moved westward in an early

day, crossed the Mississippi River, and pressed onward to the Pacific Coast, our hearts leaped with joy; but now its trumpet tones are heard the world around. Brethren, let us praise the Lord, and fill the treasure-box of the Foreign Mission Board till they say, “It is enough.”

W. W. STEBBINS.