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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 14, 1901

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 20.

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WISCONSIN

By Wm. Covert

BETHEL.—There were twelve persons baptized by Professor Tenney and the writer at Bethel, Wis., May 4. All these were students in the schools, or else had been during the year. The day was beautiful, as only a lovely, budding May day can be, and the whole assembly of perhaps two hundred persons, was in accord with the glory of the day.
After a discourse on the subject of baptism, the congregation formed in marching order, with the candidates at the head of the column, as a singing choir. Going forward, they sang, “Blessed Lord, how much I need thee,” “Jesus my Lord, to thee I cry,” and, lastly, “Take me as I am.”
A sweet spirit of solemnity and joy rested upon all present. Professor Tenney, though ordained last June, had not previously administered the divine rite. The first candidate he immersed was his own son. Almost all eyes were wet with tears, and remained so to the close of the service.
Among the twelve was an Oneida Indian girl, who came to the school from a settlement of Oneidas west of Green Bay. She is preparing for evangelistic work among her people, and gives promise of being quite capable. She is one of a company who accepted the truth last season through the labors of Elder Hill, an Indian minister who came to Wisconsin one year ago. Wm. COVERT.