Seward, Neb., Oct. 10, 1875
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Seward, Neb., Oct. 10, 1875
By Chas. L. Boyd
The labors with the tent at Milford closed Sept. 5. Those who were led to acknowledge the truth of the doctrines here presented did not take that decided stand which we hoped, yet we trust seed was sown which will produce fruit. By request, the two following Sabbaths I addressed the S. D. Baptist brethren in Richardson Co. This company are much discouraged on account of the removal of many of their members, and for various other causes. A spirit of lethargy seems to be creeping over them. May God help them to arouse. While in this county, I spent several days with Bro. Wing, who, I trust, is doing a good work in this vicinity. Sept. 23-30, held meetings in Saunders Co., where I expect soon to organize a church. Oct. 2 and 3, met with the Seward church at their monthly meeting. Three were baptized here. We were favored with the presence and help of our beloved Bro. Nicola. Many were kept from attending these meetings by sickness in the neighborhood, and by the death of two young persons, a brother and sister, whose deaths occurred but a few hours apart. They were buried in “one wide coffin.” Oh! I long for a home where death does not reign. CHAS. L. BOYD. Seward, Neb., Oct. 10, 1875