FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS.
By J. H. Cook
DURING the two weeks since we reported last, the excitement here has run high. Bro. J. D. Powers has held a discussion on the Sabbath question with Eld. Perry, Disciple. Immediately following came Eld. Beaman, a Disciple, and very much of a Christian gentleman. But of necessity he must try his hand and exhibit his skill as an antagonist. We reviewed him before a full house. We admired the man: he was lovable, affable, and courteous. We can but hope that he may yet see the truth and be identified with the people of God. We supplied him with reading matter, which he thankfully received. As the immediate results of the presentation of the truth, five more kept last Sabbath, three of whom joined the church. We have organized a church of nine members. The Advent Sabbath faith is entirely new here, and various are the speculations in regard to it. In the minds of many who do not read very extensively there is a suspicious feeling existing toward strangers coming with what they call “new things,” especially if they come from the North. As usual in other places, the cry of Mormon, impostor, and false prophet, is raised, and if these fail the whole is capped with “soul sleeper.” The people who have heard are, I think, about equally divided for and against us. We have met with as much courtesy and kindness here as in Kansas and Missouri. I see no reason why this is not a good field of labor; but it will require long and patient labor. We are of good courage, and happy in the Lord. Dear brethren, pray for the success of the truth in this new field.