Liberty Pole, Wis., July 15, 1873 by P. S. Thurston; John Atkinson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 29, 1873

Liberty Pole, Wis., July 15, 1873

By P. S. Thurston; John Atkinson

Wisconsin.

According to appointment, we met with the church at Kickapoo Center, Vernon Co., Sabbath, July 5; preached in the forenoon, in the afternoon the ordinances of the Lord’s house were celebrated. The meetings were continued nine days. Sixteen sermons were preached, mostly practical; two discourses on the perpetuity of spiritual gifts, one on tract and missionary labor. Re-organized T. and M. Society; received $5.82 for membership.

We found the church very much on the background, and difficulty among some. We visited the brethren and neighbors, labored with them at their homes in the day-time, and preached in the evening. With the help of the Lord, we were enabled to get the difficulty settled. Confessions were made, and the Lord, by his good Spirit, came into our meeting. Truth had its desired and designed effect on the hearts of those that heard it. Sinners were convicted of sin; four were converted; five were baptized; six were added to the church; one name dropped. One brother acknowledged that his tobacco cost him twenty dollars a year. He and another brother resolved to give up this filthy habit. May the Lord bless this church, and add to their number such as shall be saved.

P. S. THURSTON, JOHN ATKINSON.