T. M. STEWARD by T. M. Steward

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 2, 1875

T. M. STEWARD

By T. M. Steward

Illinois.

My last report was from New Rutland. While I was there my health failed, and I went home Aug. 9, and was not able to go out to labor for five weeks.

Sept. 14, I started for Fairbury, where the tent had been waiting about six weeks. It was so cold and wet I dared not pitch the tent, so we stored it for the winter. I then tried for two weeks to hold meetings, but the rain hindered, only a few came out, and we could obtain no suitable place for meetings; so I concluded to leave. Three or four promised to attend Sabbath-meetings at Bro. Knight’s.

I then went to New Rutland, and spent one Sabbath. Found them still of good courage and keeping up meetings.

From New Rutland, I went North to arrange my business for the winter’s campaign, and Oct. 31, commenced meetings in this place (Manteno). The interest is increasing and I trust good will be accomplished. Pray for me, that I may take hold of this work in earnest and devote my energies to it as never before. I want to serve God, consecrate all my powers to him, and do his will.

T. M. STEWARD

Manteno, Ill., Nov. 9, 1875.