Illinois by G. W. Colcord

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 6, 1879

Illinois

By G. W. Colcord

Morrison, Aledo, and Belvidere.—Early in January I held a few meetings in and near Morrison. Sabbath-schools, social meetings, and missionary work show increased life. They take a club of the Signs, and we trust the V. M. workers will reap. I spoke three times in the Universalist church in M.; and they offer it to me for future use. Should be glad if there could be a tent effort here this year.

I held nine meetings at Aledo, Jan. 9–12. Several said, “In the future we shall strive to accomplish more for the cause of God.” I trust some will be saved from Aledo; but before the great gift of eternal life can be bestowed the trials must be put away, and preparation must be made for the “shaking time,” upon which we are soon fully to enter. Pray, watch, endure, and be saved! On the Sabbath we had a good meeting. At the tract meeting on Sunday two workers were added to Dist. No. 4. Friends, other considerations being equal, it is the laborer, and not the idler, who is happy.

I came to Belvidere Jan. 17, and attended nine meetings. All were encouraging. The Sabbath-school ranks among the best in our Conference. A larger number of brethren and sisters were present than had been expected. The tract meeting was a source of encouragement. Brethren and sisters in Northern Illinois, be devoted to God, and he will continue to bless you. G. W. Colcord.