p. 193 | Maiden Rock, Wis by H. F. Phelps

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 2, 1874

Maiden Rock, Wis.

By H. F. Phelps

I came to this place the evening of the 7th with fear and trembling. I was with the friends here nine days. Visited sixteen families, and held six meetings. Obtained one subscriber for the REVIEW, seven for the True Missionary, and five for the Instructor.

In our meetings the Lord was truly with us. The spirit of weeping and confession was with us. I only spoke three times, but endeavored that the words should be such as to encourage, and show what we must be if we stand the test of the Judgment. At our last Sabbath meeting nearly forty were present, old and young. All rose for prayers, pledging that they would seek God for themselves. One, who has been a bitter opposer, has recently embraced the truth.

This church has passed through some terrible trials. But God has blessed them. Six of the families are young in the cause, and some of them have been reading and investigating the truth for six years. Now the seed is springing up, and may it bear fruit to the glory of God. This should encourage us. Let us sow by the side of all waters. This church seem encouraged. Several of the young rose for prayers, and there is a very great responsibility resting upon these parents and the church to lead these young people on.

We organized a Sabbath-school and Bible-class. The most of them are in earnest, and still others are interested. I called on, and prayed with, our Danish friends where Bro. Olsen labored last winter. Two attended our meetings.

I am now in a new place. Held one meeting—about fifty present. Best of attention. Pray that the blessing of God may be with me.

H. F. PHELPS.

Frankford, Pepin Co., Wis., May 18, 1874.