KANSAS by J. H. Cook

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 30, 1879

KANSAS

By J. H. Cook

Spring Valley, McPherson Co., Jan. 21.— I am now in the midst of the Sabbath investigation at this place. For miles around people are stirred. The house is well filled, and the congregations are attentive; but when meeting is over, such a Babel of voices I think I never before heard; and almost all in a bitter strain against us. Protestants and Catholics unite in covering up the bloody past, and in defending Sunday sacredness. My trust is in God, and in this confidence I go forward, though confusion reigns all around. I rejoice that I can have a part in this last work, and that the battle will soon be over and the victory gained. Courage, brethren, courage in the Lord.

Sabbath, the 18th, in company with Brn. Enoch and Barton, I attended the Elivon meeting. The ordinances were celebrated for the first time, only six weeks from the time they first heard Bro. Bourdeau on these subjects. This was a good beginning for a new church. As the meeting progressed, the Spirit of God came in, and one testimony after another was borne, praising God for this good meeting. Some said it was the happiest day of their lives. Some came in darkness, but went away rejoicing in the light. Five more were added to the church, all new converts. Their local elder will baptize them next Sabbath.

Bro. Enoch is holding meetings near Elivon. He also teaches a day school among the French.

J. H. COOK.