Progress of the Cause by George I. Butler

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 24, 1877

Progress of the Cause.

By George I. Butler

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

IOWA.

Met with the church of Monroe Thursday, May 3. Spoke three times. Re-organized S. B. It was increased from $40 to $140. The one-third for T. and M. work was added, and a club formed for ten copies of the SIGNS. I never had better hopes of this small church than now.

I met with the church at State Centre, from May 4 to 9. Held eight meetings. Systematic benevolence was re-organized, and one was received into the church. Thirty copies of the SIGNS were ordered, and the one-third was voted. This is the strongest church in numbers and financial strength in our Conference.

Met with the Smithland church from May 10 to 15. A difficulty among leading persons in the truth, which seriously threatened the prosperity of the cause here, was settled. Every person accepted of the settlement, and all determined to work in union. One was received into the church, and many more will be, we think, if those from whom they should expect good examples will set them. This is the last church difficulty of any note that I know of in the State. Bro. Farnsworth was with me, and greatly assisted in the labor. The Lord has greatly blessed his labors here and elsewhere this year. We hope that hereafter the older members will not stand in the way of those who come out under his preaching. GEO. I. BUTLER.