NEBRASKA by Chas. L. Boyd

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 15, 1877

NEBRASKA

By Chas. L. Boyd

My meetings at the Seeley school-house closed last Sunday evening. Last March I held a series of meetings six miles from here, at which time an interest was awakened in this neighborhood; but the opening spring made it impracticable to hold meetings at that time. Meetings have been held here by different denominations. The peace and safety cry sounded till the fears of the people were in a great measure quieted, and then their minds prejudiced by false reports concerning our faith.

It was expected that I would be here sometime during this winter, and on arriving, I learned that arrangements were made for the commencement of a protracted meeting as soon as it was learned when my meeting would begin. But the use of the house was secured, and my appointment announced one evening in advance of theirs.

There has been a very strong prejudice to meet, but the Spirit of the Lord has been manifestly at work. Some have dared to investigate. Four, all heads of different families, have signed the covenant. I hope for others to unite with them. The protracted meeting is to commence this evening. I intend to remain a few days to strengthen and encourage.

CHAS. L. BOYD.

Sutton, Clay Co., Neb., Feb. 6.