LABORS IN KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE.
By B. HAGLE
I LEFT my home in Murfreesboro, Tenn., December 22, and stopped over night at Nashville. The next day I went to Franklin, Ky., where I met Elder Stone and his family. I remained there one day, and had the privilege of meeting with some who have recently begun observing the Sabbath. They seemed of good courage, and those we met testified that they intend to walk in the light as they receive it. I was also pleased to know that a church building is soon to be erected. The next day, I went to Bowling Green, and met with the church in that place. All present testified that they were of good courage in the Lord. On the 25th I went to Render, Ky. The brethren and sisters had arranged to have the Week of Prayer Readings, during the day, and preaching services at night. All took a lively interest in the meetings, and testified of the keeping power of God. The meetings continued to grow better until the last. It was truly a pentecostal season. Elder Stone spent the Sabbath with them also, and his encouraging and instructive testimony gave new zeal and courage to all. He remained with the church on Sunday, when a meeting was held to celebrate the ordinance of the Lord's house. Our hearts were made to rejoice to see all take part. After the services, we appointed a meeting for three o'clock at Brother Jones's house. At this meeting I spoke to those present on the subject of faith. During the meeting the matter of building a house of worship was spoken of. We had a season of prayer to seek the Lord in regard to the matter, and to ask Him to give us the same mind. All present said, We believe the Lord is willing for us to have a church building. Then we asked the Lord to impress upon each mind just the amount he should give, and in a short time nearly enough was pledged to build the church. After the meeting, I was impressed to call on a man who had attended the tent-meetings last summer, but did not accept the message. When I asked him to help us, he said he was willing to do all he could. He then said he would loan us the money to put up the building until the pledges could be paid, and would give fifteen dollars as a donation. At the last meeting, the Lord came very near. A building committee was selected; and as soon as the weather and roads are settled, work will begin upon the building. I trust all will pray for the church in Render, Ky. The Lord is certainly with that company, and my prayer from day to day is that God will continue to bless them. Every family subscribed for the Southern Watchman, some for the REVIEW AND HERALD, and every one promised to give the Lord His own. After returning from Render, Ky., I attended the Southern Union Conference, which was a season of refreshing and encouragement to all. I next went to Nat Hill, where I have been giving a course of lectures. Forty are keeping the Sabbath at this place. We have now organized a church, and a church building will soon be erected. I see no reason why this church should not grow, as the members seem in earnest to work for their neighbors. From this place, I answered another call, where I found the people hungry for the truth. My prayer is that God will raise up a church at this place. I know the Lord has called us here. I am receiving more calls than I can fill. May the Lord roll the burden on some one to come and settle in these places; and plant the standard of truth. There are plenty of chances to get a home cheap, and be self-supporting missionaries. I would like to hear from brethren who have the real missionary spirit, those who are willing to make some sacrifice for the truth, and come to this needy field. There are many who are willing to come if it will benefit them financially. We want those who will not study their own conveniences, but come for the salvation of souls. It seems to me that the time has come for many to get out of their nests, and work in earnest for the Lord. I know they will receive a blessing in so doing. B. HAGLE.