THE CAUSE IN SUTTON AND DUNHAM C. E by A. S. Hutchins; A. C. Bourdeau; D. T. Bourdeau

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 26, 1861

THE CAUSE IN SUTTON AND DUNHAM C. E.

By A. S. Hutchins; A. C. Bourdeau; D. T. Bourdeau

Bro. Smith: The cause in this section is still onward. Since our last report our hearts have been cheered by the addition of ten or twelve to the number who had previously decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. About twenty in all have taken their stand with the commandment-keepers. Others are fully satisfied that there is no evidence for Sunday-keeping in the word of God, and wonder why their preachers have not seen this light before this time. We hope that such will have moral courage and faith in God to take a stand with the remnant. The Spirit of the Lord is evidently moving upon the minds of the people, and preparing them to receive the last message of mercy. In different places we find that the prayers of anxious inquirers for light and duty, have been ascending to God for some one to be sent to help them in the way to life. About fifty in this section and in a few towns on the frontier, have embraced the Bible Sabbath within one year; and the way is opening in every direction for the proclamation of the truth.

“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake.” Ps. cxv, i.

A. S. Hutchins. A. C. Bourdeau. D. T. Bourdeau. Feb. 14, 1861.