p. 182 | MEETINGS IN WISCONSIN by J. F. Thompson

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 22, 1868

MEETINGS IN WISCONSIN.

By J. F. Thompson

In accordance with the views of the Wisconsin Conf. Committee, since Bro. R. F. Andrews preached several discourses at this place, I have commenced a series of meetings across the Wisconsin River in Crawford Co., at a place known as the “Wayne school-house.” I have delivered in all ten discourses, assisted several times by Bro. Geo. Garvin. We have tried to present the truth to them on the saints’ inheritance, the soon coming of Christ, and the Sabbath. We had good interest and crowded houses until we began to hold up to them the down-trodden Sabbath of the Lord, although we had strong sectarian influence to contend with from the start. The Methodist preacher is doing all in his power against us.

We had a good social meeting last Sabbath, six bearing testimony in favor of the truth, and stating their determination to keep all God’s commandments, and prepare for the soon coming of his Son from Heaven. More are convinced that we have the truth. May God help them to obey it, and keep those steadfast who have already started.

If we would be saved we must be sanctified through the truth. “Be patient, stablish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” I desire the prayers of God’s people that I may be kept from falling, led in the path of duty, and preserved blameless unto the appearing of the Lord.

J. F. THOMPSON.

Woodman, Wis., Aug. 30, 1868.