Meetings in Wisconsin by I. Sanborn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 6, 1870

Meetings in Wisconsin.

By I. Sanborn

According to previous appointment, I met with the church at Hundred Mile Grove, and preached four times. On Monday, I started on my way to Liberty Pole. Bro. Tenney, of Dell Prairie, met me at the station at Kilbourn City, and by the request of Dr. Russell, wished me to lay over till three o'clock in the morning, which I did. I got a conveyance and drove three miles, to Bro. Kelley's, where the doctor was waiting on the sick. Here I stayed and visited with him till two o'clock; then, in company with the doctor, drove back to the train, and we rode together to Mauston. We had a very pleasant interview. Our dear brother seems to be earnestly inquiring his way back to the Lord. I enjoyed much liberty in counseling, encouraging, and praying with him. In behalf of all the dear people of God, I bade him a hearty welcome back to the fold again; and I believe he will come without delay. When we parted, he seemed much encouraged.

On coming to Liberty Pole, I found the good work of the Lord still prospering. We had a few excellent meetings with these dear people. Bro. Downer is still laboring with success in these parts. Many calls come in for labor, which Bro. D. is filling as fast as he can.

On Monday, I left for Marquette. Here I found the good work begun last June, still progressing. I enjoyed liberty in warning them of the dangers they are so liable to fall into again, and have reason to believe that they will all watch and pray, that they may not fall into temptation.

Nov. 26 and 27, I spent with the church at Mackford, which I had not met before for four years. As I came into the meeting-house, I could but thank God, and take courage. I held six meetings, with large congregations and good attention. At the last meeting, several that had backslidden and given up the Sabbath, took a new start for Mount Zion. Many were deeply interested, and I think if I could have stayed longer, would have come to the Lord. I am satisfied that the Lord is opening the way for a great work in Northern Wisconsin, and hope that all who love the Lord and his commandments, will be faithful.

I. SANBORN.

Johnstown Center, Wis., Nov. 29, 1870.