Wisconsin and Chicago by O. A. OLSON

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 24, 1872

Wisconsin and Chicago.

By O. A. OLSON

AUG. 20, left home to attend the quarterly meeting at Chicago. I was glad to meet these dear friends again and to realize that they were growing in the grace of God and the love of the truth. The meetings were not so largely attended as we could have wished; yet we felt that the Lord met with us, and especially when we gathered to celebrate the ordinances of the Lord's house. The Lord seemed very near to us, and we all felt stronger determinations and new courage to press toward the mark of our high calling.

We were baptized and united with the church. We were glad for that degree of harmony and love that prevailed among them. May the church ever walk in the light. Then God will be with them and add to their number such as shall be saved.

The 26th, came to Raymond. Commenced meetings the 27th. Since Bro. Matteson and I were here last March, the enemy has been hard at work in this place to destroy the work of God. We felt sad to see their condition. The Lord gave freedom in trying to speak his word, and it seemed to reach hearts. The brethren seemed to realize their condition. A degree of contrition was felt and they all covenanted to forgive one another the errors of the past and start anew together in the service of the Lord. Dear brethren, remember your covenant before the Lord, and with one another. Strive to cultivate the grace of love in your hearts. Do not watch for the failings and faults of others, but let each one watch closely his own heart. Let each one strive to adorn his profession with meekness, humility, forbearance, and love, and the God of peace will be with you. We were glad to have Brn. Olds and Bartholf meet with us. The missionary society which was organized here in March now united with the Conference. May God help us all to realize the importance of this branch of the work.

Sept. 5, commenced meetings at Oakland. These meetings were not so largely attended as usual on account of sickness among the brethren. On Sabbath, we were glad to meet a goodly number of brethren from Little Prairie. The blessing of God was with us, and we felt encouraged on our way.

Here, also, the Missionary and Tract Society, organized in the church, united with the Conference. Oh! that we could have a true sense of this time and the work before us. Everything tells that the third message is onward, and the end drawing near. Shall we keep pace with the work of the Lord, and be saved? or shall we be indifferent, be left behind, and lost? May God help us to be wise unto salvation.

O. A. OLSON.

Poy Sippi, Sept. 11.