North Missouri by R. L. Long; J. H. Rogers

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 19, 1872

North Missouri.

By R. L. Long; J. H. Rogers

Commenced a series of meetings four and a half miles south of Hamilton, Caldwell Co., Mo., the 26th of last month. Have given fifteen lectures, embracing the Signs of the Times, Prophecy, and the Sabbath of the fourth Commandment. The people have given us a patient hearing thus far. Our congregations have steadily increased in numbers and interest. The Sabbath question has been handled pretty thoroughly. Have closed up on this subject for the present. We took an expressive vote last night. Three-fourths of the audience testified that we had presented the truth on the Law and Sabbath. None of the audience felt clear to testify in favor of the claims for Sunday observance. Fifteen voted to commence for the first time in their lives to observe God's holy Sabbath.

We have been especially blessed in our labors; in visiting from house to house, removing objections, and explaining obscure passages in relation to the truths brought out in our public lectures. We have pressing invitations to lecture in adjoining districts. The people are interested. We expect others to take a stand for the truth. Pray that God will continue to bless his own precious truth.

R. L. Long, J. H. Rogers.

Hamilton, Mo., Nov 8, 1872.