p. 174 | I. SANBORN by I. Sanborn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 14, 1871

I. SANBORN

By I. Sanborn

Wisconsin.

Pursuant to appointment, I met with the church at Waterloo and held sixteen meetings. The great enemy had managed to get the dear people of God into confusion, and under discouragement, which made it rather hard preaching at first. But by much prayer and faithful preaching, and the blessing of God, wrongs were pointed out, confessions were made, and thereby union and good feeling were restored to that degree in which it had not existed for some time. Then the Spirit of the Lord began to work freely and get hold of the unconverted. Five were baptized and added to the church.

That was truly a good Sabbath day to that church; and I sincerely hope that all have learned the importance of watching and praying that they may not enter into such temptations again. But that they may bridle their tongues and govern their bodies that they may be perfect men and women in Christ Jesus our Lord. See James 3:2, 3.

We were much disappointed in not meeting Bro. Downer at this meeting. He was detained by poor health. On account of this the brethren at Victory will not have any preaching at their quarterly meeting, which he was to attend. But, dear brethren, I will do the best I can. If I must work alone in this great field, pray for me that the Lord may help.