Bad Axe, Wis., May 10, 1872
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Bad Axe, Wis., May 10, 1872
By D. Downer
Since my report of April 9, I have closed my labors at Liberty Pole. The meetings there were well attended. It was truly a good time for the brethren at that place. Such as shall be saved are being added to their number, which is good proof in any church that they are in healthy condition. There have been seven additions to the church since my visit there before. A Missionary Society is now organized there. Commencing April 28, I gave a few lectures in Newton. The house was well filled, considering the busy time of the year. Bro. Sutherland has been laboring some at Newton, and his labors have been blessed of the Lord. Several are now keeping the Sabbath at Newton, and many more have been fully convinced during our last effort there. We hope for great and good results. May 2, went to Victory to attend their quarterly meeting. Sabbath morning I spoke from the text, “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God.” Some were benefited. Oh, that the Lord may work for the brethren at Victory. Sunday, May 5, I ordained an elder and deacon for that church. I am happy to say that our brethren generally, in Wisconsin are growing in grace and also in the knowledge of the truth. Let me say to all the scattered brethren in this State, Do not forget the valuable lesson taught in the game of life. I now go to Trempealeau County to visit the brethren there; then to the home of my parents in LaCrosse County, after an absence of twelve weeks. My health is poor, and I find my mental and physical powers not a little worn by constant labor. If my health does not improve by taking a little rest, I am inclined to leave the field for one or two months and engage in physical labor, studying what my health will allow, and trusting to the mercies of a kind and protecting God. I am feeling stronger in God than ever before, and more determined to live a devoted, consecrated, life. D. DOWNER. Bad Axe, Wis., May 10, 1872