FRANCIS NELSON by Francis Nelson

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 23, 1866

FRANCIS NELSON

By Francis Nelson

From Bro. Nelson.

BRO. WHITE: I think it my duty to write a few lines, in regard to the prosperity of the churches in Gratiot Co., to the readers of the Review, especially those who have labored to teach us the truth.

When Bro. Van Horn was with us last spring, we made arrangements to hold Quarterly Meetings for the mutual benefit of the different churches in this Co., alternating with Ithaca and Alma.

Last Sabbath and first-day we held a Quarterly Meeting at Alma, and though the roads were very bad on account of the protracted rains, there was a good representation from both Ithaca and Seville; and from the many cheering testimonies given we feel assured that our people in this county have not lost their love for God, his truth, or the brethren.

We had no authorized messenger with us, but by urgent request obtained the labors of Bro. S. E. Sutherland, of this county. He presented the subject of the clearness of the prophecies touching Christ's second and soon coming, as compared with his first advent. We think he should be encouraged to labor in word and doctrine. We hope soon to see in the appointment department of the Review, that some of the brethren are coming to see us.

Yours in love of present truth.

FRANCIS NELSON

Gratiot Co., Mich.