p. 158 | MISSOURI by J. G. Wood

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 18, 1876

FromThe Review and Herald, Review and Herald, Vol. 47, No. 20.

MISSOURI

By J. G. Wood

I have just closed a series of meetings near Lebeck, in St. Clair Co., which I continued nearly five weeks. The interest continued good to the close. The Disciple and Methodist preachers of the place united their efforts on Sunday, April 30, in two lengthy discourses to persuade the people that the law of God was abolished at the crucifixion of Christ, and thus they do away with the holy Sabbath of the Lord. The Lord gave me great freedom in reviewing their positions and their folly was made manifest. Truly the Lord will cause the wrath of man to praise him. Their effort against the truth served a good purpose more fully establishing those that believe, and giving us many warm friends. There were two in the place keeping the Sabbath when I went there. I baptized seven and left thirteen pledged to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Others are investigating, and we believe will soon take a decided stand for God's holy law. May they all live faithfully is my humble prayer. J. G. WOOD. Nevada City, Mo., May 4, 1876.