Dear Bro. White.—After parting with Brn. Cornell and Loughborough at Alden, Ill., I went to Sauk County, Wis., my late residence, where I had a happy time in meeting with those whom I love in the faith. I held a two-days' meeting in Dellona township, where a number embraced the truth of the third angel's message. Four were baptized during my stay in that county. And I here wish to say to any of the brethren who may hereafter travel in this State, that that county should not be forgotten. Baraboo, the county seat, is forty miles from Madison, in a Northwestern direction.
From that place I came North, to meet Brn. Stephenson and Hall, according to appointment. Sept. 10th to 13th, we held meetings at Waukau. We found the “little flock” there strong in the faith; and to me this was a most happy meeting—it being the first time I had seen them since I first proclaimed the message to them. After the meeting in the evening following First-day, we repaired to the water, when Bro. Stephenson and four others were planted in the likeness of our Saviour's death.
On Fourth-day, Sept. 14th, we commenced meetings at El Dorado. (Rosendale.) In that place Brn. Stephenson and Hall had labored successfully two days, (Sept. 3rd and 4th,) and a number embraced the Sabbath at that time. The Lord worked for his truth at our meeting there. On the Sabbath, the threshing machine running in the neighborhood was stopped, and all attended the meetings. In this community the Harbinger has been much read and its position endorsed by many; and a faithful presentation of the claims of God's law, and the place of the message seemed to carry all before it. On First-day we had the pleasure of baptizing twelve joyful followers of Christ, including Bro. Hall. The interest was so great that we concluded to remain over Second-day. A few more having expressed a desire to be baptized. On the morning of the third day we again repaired to the water. Just as we arrived at the water side it commenced raining; we took refuge from the storm in a saw-mill, and improved the time in presenting the Commandments of God and Faith of Jesus. The Spirit of the Lord was there, and gave power to his truth. When the storm ceased, ten more willing ones “put on Christ” in the ordinance of his appointment. A large number of those in attendance passed the school-house on their way home. Their desire to hear more was so great, that they pressed Bro. Hall, who was with them to stop and preach to them. He complied with their request, and left an appointment for the succeeding Sabbath.
We are all made to rejoice in view of what God has done at that place; and much yet remains to be done there. It was with difficulty that we could break away from them. O, for more laborers! An extensive field is opening before us here—the calls are urgent from all quarters. More laborers are wanted in the West. Who will come and help us? We feel more and more determined to press onward, and endeavor to faithfully present this crowning truth of Revelation. Though some of us labor under embarrassing circumstances at present, our trust is in God, and we expect his mighty arm will bring deliverance. The work is the Lord's, and he will sustain it. Praise his holy name.
To the dear saints scattered, I would say, awake112to righteousness, and put on the whole armor; for the salvation of God is near to come. O that we may all be found watching.