p. 207 | SIDNEY W. & M. E. WHITELOCK

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 10, 1873

SIDNEY W. & M. E. WHITELOCK

By Sidney W. Whitelock; M. E. Whitelock

Missouri.

WE are among the isolated ones and therefore thought we would write a few lines as it has been some time since we have been to Sabbath meeting or heard anything to cheer us in our loneliness, except what we read in the REVIEW. This we receive weekly, and we always welcome its coming, as it brings us good tidings. We love to hear how the good work is progressing.

We left Hutchinson, Minn., over a month ago, for this State, as we thought perhaps it might benefit some of our family whose health has been impaired for over fourteen months. We believe it has been for the best, as we see them daily improving.

We feel lonely and miss the society of our dear brethren and sisters sadly, especially as the Sabbath rolls round and the hour draws near when we used to meet together for worship and Sabbath instruction.

We enjoyed many, very many, precious seasons together. We believe that Eld. Canright’s and Bro. Grant’s labors last fall and winter were blessed there, and as we see and hear of their daily growth in grace, together with ourselves, we feel a determination (although alone and far from all Sabbath-keepers) to continue faithful, and by our every-day walk try to win souls to Christ.

We believe there is a great work to be done here. We purchased several tracts and books of Eld. Canright; have distributed several; and as each missive goes forth, bearing precious seed, a silent prayer accompanies it, that some good may be done. We have talked to a good many on Sabbath-keeping, and we believe the good work is begun. Every one seems anxious to hear, some, of course, oppose, yet a great many are nearly convinced that the seventh day is the Sabbath. Cannot you send us some one during the year who can preach the truth in its purity? This is a wide field, but very few have ever made a profession. Those who have are Baptists, Methodists, and a few Universalists. We believe there are souls here to be saved, and a great work could be accomplished with God’s help. Truly, the harvest is plenteous, but laborers are few. I know there are many calls and but few are prepared to advocate the cause as it should be, but we feel anxious, and more than anxious, that the interest here may be deeper and that many who disregard God’s law may yet obey. Our prayer each day within our family circle and in each secret petition is that God may open the way and send some one to preach the truth.

We intend to live and act according to the light we have and by God’s assistance be prepared, when Jesus comes, to receive the crown he will give to the finally faithful. Pray for us.

SIDNEY W. & M. E. WHITELOCK

Knox Co., Missouri.