Lyons, Wisconsin by I. Sanborn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 29, 1875

Lyons, Wisconsin.

By I. Sanborn

I HAVE labored in the vicinity of Lyons three weeks since my last report, which brings me to the commencement of the busy season among farmers. I have preached here forty-four times, and have spent a great deal of time visiting among the people. By so doing I have been able, by the help of God, to remove much prejudice which had been created by the first-day Adventists through the unchristian manner in which they treat the faith of other people.

The result of my labors thus far, is that thirteen are keeping the Sabbath. Twelve of them were baptized last Sunday, which increases this company of Sabbath-keepers to eighteen who meet for Sabbath meetings. There are also a number of others that we think will yet decide to obey the truth. They adopt the health reform readily. I obtained three subscribers for the REVIEW, three for the Reformer, and six for the Instructor. I also organized Systematic Benevolence amounting to $131.56 a year.

I think I never saw people take hold of the truth more readily and with a greater appreciation of its sacredness than they have here. They all feel very anxious that there should be a tent-meeting in Baraboo this season, and I think if it is possible their wishes should be gratified.

I closed my meetings in Lyons last evening, and came to Kilbourn City twelve miles distant, to-day. The Lord willing, I shall commence meetings in the Baptist church in this place on next first-day afternoon, and continue as long as the interest may demand. As there are twenty copies of the Voice read here, and a great many tracts have been distributed, I think something may be accomplished for the salvation of souls.

I never felt more courage in the Lord, nor more confidence in the success of this work than now. As I look over the field, and think of the many calls for labor that I have received within a few weeks, my soul is stirred for the people. Pray that the Lord may send forth more laborers into the harvest field. And may the Lord inspire all our hearts with more of a love to work in this holy cause than we have had in the past, is my prayer.

I. SANBORN.

Kilbourn City, April 15, 1875.