Four Sunday Bills in Oklahoma by I. A. Crane

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 27, 1913

Four Sunday Bills in Oklahoma

By I. A. Crane

FOUR Sunday bills have been introduced into the Oklahoma Legislature. Of these we believe three have been killed. The last one may not be so easily disposed of.

We have endeavored to place before the legislators the true principles of liberty. A remonstrance was prepared, which was read by the reading clerk of the senate. Later a copy was placed in the hands of each member of the legislature.

Our people have been sending in their petitions and letters. Some have already reported good experiences and an awakened interest as the result of their efforts in securing signatures to the petitions.

Our purpose has not been from a selfish view, but with the desire to improve the opportunity afforded by the agitation of this question to give the last message. Knowing that the work is of God, we believe all our people have felt it a privilege to do their part as individuals and leave the results with God. It certainly is evident to all that the lines are becoming more and more drawn upon this question.

Two of the newspapers have helped us some, but the leading paper of the city, while apparently friendly, has so far managed to give us no recognition.

At the present time the city of Sapulpa is having very earnest contests over Sunday closing. It seems that a few ministers are on one side, and the business men on the other. A meeting is called for to-night from which the ministers are asked to remain away. It is expected that next Sunday will be an interesting time in the city. We plan to leave for that place early in the week with a good supply of literature. Pray for this branch of the work.

I. A. CRANE.

Oklahoma City, Feb. 14, 1913.