Wisconsin Forty-Foot Tent by H. W. Decker; C. W. Olds

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 2, 1873

Wisconsin Forty-Foot Tent.

By H. W. Decker; C. W. Olds

July 5, commenced meetings in Nasonville, Wood Co. This is a new settlement of some forty families. The weather for the most of the time has been very rainy. We continued our meetings until August 11, amidst some opposition on the part of one Presbyterian elder, and one Methodist, who preached five times against the views we hold. We reviewed them, and we think the people saw the weakness of their positions. How good the truth looks by the side of error.

We held some forty meetings here; twelve decided to keep all of the commandments; nine went forward in the ordinance of baptism, and we trust are trying to walk in newness of life. Those who have been addicted to the baneful use of tobacco have laid it aside, and they are trying to learn their duty in all things. One of us will try to meet with them on the Sabbath while we remain in this part of the State. A great many are convinced of the truth, but have not decided yet. Oh! may they walk in the light while it shines, lest darkness come upon them.

Feeling our work done there for the present, our tent is now pitched ten miles west, at Maple Works, Clark Co. We have held five meetings in this place with seemingly increasing interest. We ask to be remembered by all of God's remnant people, that we may walk humbly. H. W. Decker, C. W. Olds.

Maple Works, Wis., Aug. 18, 1873.