p. 134 | North-Western Kansas by C. H. Chaffee

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 20, 1874

North-Western Kansas.

By C. H. Chaffee

AFTER Bro. Rogers left me at Solomon Rapids, Aug. 11, Bro. Andrews and I took down the tent in consequence of wind. The night of the 11th, held meeting in the school-house. Continued there till the 15th, giving in all eight discourses. One commenced to keep the commandments of God and faith of Jesus.

The 16th, commenced meeting four miles west of Solomon Rapids in a large stone school-house; continued to Sept. 7, giving in all twenty-four discourses. Thirteen commenced to keep the Sabbath, one of whom was an Adventist preacher. Baptized four, and organized a Bible-class.

The 20th, Bro. Andrews brought me forty miles to Bro. Thorp’s, where I held two meetings. The 23d, Bro. Thorp brought me to Parallel forty-five miles, where Bro. Lawrence organized a church two years ago. These dear brethren have been passing through deep trouble for the last eighteen months, Satan having divided them into two companies, and a spirit of hardness existed. I visited them at their homes and held seven meetings with them. A spirit of confession came among them, and they asked forgiveness of one another, and in tears promised to forgive. One had given up the Sabbath, but manifested a desire to get back. Ten came into church fellowship again. They had not paid any s. b. since they were organized, but said they would pay their back pledges soon. s. b. was pledged for the coming year to the amount of $37. I left them in love and union so far as I was able to see. Some had got back into the filthy habit of using tobacco. May the Lord help them to see how such a habit must look to Him who is pure and holy, and give them grace to overcome. They shall have my prayers as they requested to this end.

The 29th, started in company with Bro. Hoover for Seneca, Nemaha Co., sixty-five miles. Held seven meetings with the friends there. Organized a church of twelve members, with s. b. $62. Two commenced to keep the Sabbath. Bro. Hart had been there holding a few meetings, and had awakened quite an interest. I gave six discourses. The last evening, all could not find seats.

I think good could be done there if a course of lectures could be given soon. I arrived home the 5th, where I shall remain for a time, as the wants of my family demand my attention. Those wishing to write to me will address me at, Palermo, Doniphan Co., Kansas. C. H. Chaffee.

Oct. 7, 1874.