p. 134 | TEXAS TENT by R. M. Kilgore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 25, 1877

TEXAS TENT.

By R. M. Kilgore

Peoria, Oct. 11.

Since writing my last report, I have received a note from the sheriff of Hill Co., stating as follows: “You shall be protected by law so far as lies in my power.” With this note there came also the following petition from Hillsboro, the county seat of this county: “We, the undersigned citizens of Hillsboro and vicinity, most respectfully request Rev. Kilgore to preach a series of sermons at Hillsboro after he has ended his engagement at Peoria.” This is signed by thirty-six of the most prominent and influential citizens of that place, which is but six miles east of Peoria. A very strong appeal comes from Towash, twelve miles west of this place, for me to give lectures there, and another from Prairie Valley, all of this county. These are all excellent openings for the truth; but how can I be at all of these places at the same time? I wish I could be, and still be efficient.

The interest here is healthy, and I hope permanent good may result. I do not know how many are already keeping the Sabbath, but a very large number are under conviction. My courage is good. We have meetings every evening in the week except Monday, and two meetings on Sabbath and Sunday.

The threat which I received on Sunday night, that I should be killed if I did not leave in twenty-four hours, has increased the number of our true friends, whose sympathy it has aroused; and I am sure that if its author could be known, his removal to parts unknown would be necessary, the indignation of the better class of citizens is so great.

We hope on, pray on, and labor on; and we trust our brethren pray for the cause in Texas. R. M. Kilgore.