TENNESSEE by Orlando Soule

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 29, 1876

TENNESSEE

By Orlando Soule

Since my last report, I have given thirty-two lectures, eleven of which were given at the little town of Pikeville. Failing to get a hearing there, I made some interesting visits to private families, lecturing as I went, sometimes to several families gathered at one house. In one neighborhood I found thirteen who are convinced by reading that the seventh day is the Sabbath. I encouraged them all I could, and promised to go there and lecture.

At this time the news of Bro. Canright's coming reached me. This was timely aid; for help and advice such as he could give were much needed. He remained two days, to the great satisfaction of all who believe the truth; and his influence was equally good upon outsiders.

Opposition was great here during my absence. Not less than seven preachers opposed the truth; but not by taking the Scriptures and showing by plain texts that the seventh day is wrong and the first day right. They confused the minds of the people by falsifying our faith, and then appealed to their prejudices, inducing them not to associate with those who keep the Sabbath; but, notwithstanding all this bitter prejudice, four more have taken a decided stand to keep all the commandments of God, and suffer affliction with this people.

I have spoken a few times upon the subject of repentance; several rose for prayers; I trust a good work may be done for them. The Sabbath meetings are excellent, especially considering the way the people have been taught. The praying and speaking

have been done principally by leading brethren, with only now and then a sister who dared do more than keep silent; yet in our social meetings they all speak promptly, testifying, both with tears and words, their gratitude for the present truth.

A Bible-class was organized last Sabbath, to be held every Sabbath in connection with the prayer and social meetings.

Brethren, pray for the work here.

ORLANDO SOULE.

Bee Creek, Tenn., June 11, 1876.