A Call for a Tent Effort in Ohio
BRO. T. F. EMANS writes from Mercer Co., Ohio: We have been favored with a visit from Bro. St. John, and his labors for a short time in this place. As the result, six worthy and respectable citizens have received the truth. There are many others who have acknowledged the truth who only need a little more labor to induce them to take up the cross and walk out in obedience. We need more labor here to complete a glorious work well begun, and we must have it ere long, or the cause must suffer great loss; for there are a number in this community who are almost persuaded to obey, and the enemy is aroused, and is laboring hard to destroy the good seed sown. The interest manifested is remarkable, and we can not but perceive the hand of the Lord in it. Commencing in our obscure school district, the interest has spread until the whole community for probably ten miles or more around are intensely interested to hear. The way is fully opened for a tent effort here. Indeed, from present indications nothing short of this can satisfy the demand to hear; and we are well satisfied from the evidences we have that could such a meeting be held here some time during next summer, it would result in a strong body of commandment-keepers being raised up, the people are calling loudly for such a meeting, and offer to pledge themselves to defray all expenses of bringing, erecting, and seating, the tent, and also of supporting the messengers while engaged here. SR. S. CRANDALL writes from Winnebago Co., Wis.: I want a name among God's people. It is about nine years since I embraced the truth of the third angel's message, and my faith grows stronger in it. I am striving to overcome. I believe it is the hour of trial and temptation, but if we trust in Jesus, he will preserve us. I feel the need of a deeper work of grace in my heart to prepare me to stand in the trying scenes just before us. My companion died last May, leaving me to go through this dark world alone. This brings many responsibilities upon me, and I feel that I need the strengthening hand of God, that I may be able to withstand all the wiles of the enemy, and get the victory. I request the prayers of the brethren and sisters, that I may stand with them on Mount Zion.