SOUTH-WESTERN MISSOURI.
By J. M. Gallemore
Sister Mary B. Moore writes to us from Phelps Co., Mo., the field in which Brn. Geo. I. Butler and N. W. Allen labored last summer, as follows:— “About five miles from here, in the country, the people are anxious to hear our views. They came to me to see if I could not get one of our preachers to go out and preach for them. We have no preachers here to go, but perhaps when Bro. Allen comes again, he will go. I told them I would take some of the books belonging to our Tract Society and go out and read for them. They accepted the offer, and I went out, feeling my own weakness, but trusting in God for help and strength. The first night I read in the meeting-house to about one hundred persons. They were very attentive. I read ‘Exposition of Matt. 24.’” “I have had thirteen readings in private houses, and expect soon to have another in the meeting-house. The weather has been stormy and the walking bad, or more would have been out. As soon as the weather becomes pleasant, I think we shall have a large attendance. I found one Sabbath-keeper there, and two have been convinced through the readings, and have commenced to keep the Sabbath. Eld. Drennin (Campbellite) is in opposition, but I expect soon to read in the house in which he preaches. His brother is on our side. Pray for me, that I may be kept humble and faithful.” Had all our members such a zeal and love for the truth, and such minds to work, how the enemy would feel our power, and what a work would be accomplished! I am made to blush for shame for myself, and when I see such earnestness on the part of others I am resolved that with God’s help, I will be more in earnest. I, too, want to be the feeble instrument of bringing souls into the truth. Is there an individual who believes our message that does not want a hand in the great work? Shall we not all wake up, and become more active and more in earnest in the great work before us? May the Lord help us so to do.