South-West Missouri by L. D. Santee; J. G. Wood

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 3, 1872

South-West Missouri.

By L. D. Santee; J. G. Wood

MEETINGS commenced in Milford, Mo., Aug. 1, under the labors of Bro. Blanchard, who, after preaching a few times, was taken down with a fever, and the meetings closed. When we arrived on the 9th, it was decided at first to close the meeting the evening of the 10th, for want of efficient laborers; but after more mature reflections and much prayer we concluded to comply with the request of the brethren present, trusting in God to water the word and give the increase.

Since the first evening the attendance has been good. The people are interested in the truths we present. All are reading their Bibles. About a dozen have commenced to keep the Sabbath. Many others are convinced, and the interest seems to be on the increase. Yesterday, we reviewed a manuscript against the Sabbath and in favor of first-day observance with good effect. To-morrow evening we expect the Methodist preacher of the place to present his views of the Sabbath question in the tent with the understanding that it will be reviewed. Pray for us, that we may in meekness and humility present the truth.

L. D. SANTEE, J. G. WOOD.