To the Brethren in Wisconsin.
By E. R. Gillett
Dear Brethren: After the Sparta Camp-meeting, it was found necessary to buy another large tent. So another one (a fifty-foot tent) was purchased. Bro. Decker writes me that he got it at a bargain—the tent being a good one in every particular. It cost (complete) $193. Bro. Decker advanced $100 out of his own means, and borrowed the balance of the S. B. treasury. Brethren, the tent was needed, it has been bought, and a course of lectures is now being given in it. I expect, with the blessing of the Lord, some souls will be gathered into the garner of our Heavenly Father by this investment. Now the question comes home to us, Shall we pay for this tent? Certainly we will. But when? Bro. Decker has done nobly in advancing his means to get this tent into the field this summer; but he cannot long do without his money. How and when, shall we raise it? It was thought best, upon consultation with leading brethren, to apportion this sum among the different districts, according to their financial standing, as nearly as this can be ascertained. To do this will necessarily take some time, as the post-office address of the new directors is not at present known to the secretary. In the meantime, scattered brethren can send in their offerings to the treasurer, E. O. Hammond, Monroe, Green Co. And any of the directors who may have means on hand need not wait until the exact amount is set off to them, but can forward as above. Every dollar will be faithfully devoted to the object for which it was raised. Dear brethren, the time is growing short. We must work fast. This message must go to nations, kings and tongues. We all want a part in the closing work. It cost money to bring the truth to us, it will take means to carry it to others. We cannot afford to be selfish in this matter. The Lord loves the cheerful giver. A blessing is promised the liberal soul. Remember it is those who have “made a covenant by sacrifice,” who will be gathered in the last day. The Lord is calling for our offerings; who will be the first to respond?