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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 11, 1877

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 50, No. 15.

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WISCONSIN

Waterloo.

We have held twelve meetings with the church at Waterloo, Grant Co. This church numbers sixty-six members, and forty-two responded to their names on the Sabbath. Some were not able to be present, but were heard from; so we found nearly all trying to live the truth, but very much as did ancient Israel,—according to their own interpretation of the law and gospel. But as we set before them the plain obligations of the word of God, the Spirit of the Lord came into our midst, and confessions were made, which always open the way for the Spirit of the Lord to work. Then, the word began to take effect upon the unconverted; so that eight were baptized and united with the church. Many others are convinced that they have heard the truth, and are almost persuaded to obey it.
I found that many in this church neglect the Bible, do not take the REVIEW, and read our publications very little, therefore in conversation about the truth they manifested much ignorance, and they are unprepared to meet temptations and trials, and overcome them. They also neglect to read and obey the instruction given through the gift of prophecy; and the leaders do not visit and labor with unruly members as the Lord has commanded. See Matt. 18:15–19. If our brethren and sisters in every church will faithfully do the work here given them by our Saviour, they will thereby show their love to him; and he says, “My Father will love him, and we will come and make our abode with him.” John 14:23. This is just what every church and member now need,—the especial presence of God.
Let us obey him, and he will be with us and help us. I. SANBORN.

Comstock School-House, Oct. 1.

Two weeks ago this evening, I commenced meetings here. Have spoken fifteen times. By the blessing of God, as the result of our labors so far, thirteen have decided for God and his Sabbath. Many more are interested, and are searching to see if these things are so. Of course, Babylon is stirred, and the usual opposition shows itself. Our courage is good, and we feel to thank God for the victory he gives his truth.
My address is Pardeeville, Wis. S. S. SMITH.