Salisbury, Mo by T. J. Butler

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 4, 1873

Salisbury, Mo.

By T. J. Butler

By request of Bro. Lawrence, I went, on the 27th of November, to respond to the call of Bro. Gallemore for labor at Salisbury, Chariton Co., Mo. Obtained the Baptist house of worship, and held three meetings; but the weather being intensely cold, and the house a cold one, adjourned to the Presbyterian house where I gave some seven discourses to but few hearers.

Failing to secure a hearing there, I next went two miles south, to the Christian house. Here I gave some ten discourses, all on scriptures relating to the second advent, except two on the agency of the Spirit in regeneration and Christian life. The epizootic among the horses prevented a large attendance, but the interest was good. Our position on the above doctrines was heartily indorsed by nearly all who heard; some, anticipating us, even admitted the Sabbath in advance.

At this juncture, a deep snow fell, and the weather turned exceedingly cold. This compelled us to discontinue our meetings. I studied and visited a week, till the weather had moderated some, and then tried to renew the meetings. As the snow was still deep, the roads poorly broken, and the horses sick, I found it unadvisable to continue longer, hence returned home on Jan. 1. The drawbacks seemed many, but some are so deeply interested that I think and hope they will “rise and trim their lamps.”

I found an agreeable and pleasant home with the family of Bro. Gallemore. Found them consistent, exemplary representatives of the truth, and trust they may yet have a few in and about Salisbury to accompany them to Mt. Zion. I am now at home, weather-bound; meanwhile watching the providence of God for an opening to some other field of labor.

Respectfully yours, T. J. BUTLER.