To the Brethren in Wisconsin.
The writer of the appointment given in another column for the Oakland, Little Prairie and Johnstown churches, whoever he may be, offers to the members of those churches the following exhortation in view of the appointment:— Dear brethren and sisters, let us commence now, if we have not before, to seek the Lord with all our hearts, examining ourselves in the light we have of late received, and come up to this meeting determined to start anew to serve God as we have never served him before. Let us each and all determine to have no more half-hearted work which is so offensive in God’s sight, but let each put shoulder to the wheel, and though small and weak, if we but be wholly united with one another and with our Lord, we shall be strong. Truly we are in the valley of decision where we must take a decided stand for or against this great closing work. Let each decide fully that, let others do as they will, I will be on the Lord’s side. Eternal life is at stake. Shall we, can we, give up the glorious prize? or shall we gird the whole armor closely about us, hold fast our weapons, and enlist fully and unreservedly for the closing conflict? Bro. Matteson is earnestly invited to meet with us.