ILLINOIS by G. W. Colcord

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 29, 1877

ILLINOIS

By G. W. Colcord

Rockford, Nov. 22.

I am endeavoring to “hold the fort” at Rockford. When I think of what is needed elsewhere, I can scarcely rest content; but, as Bro. Andrews was compelled to leave, I regarded it duty to remain for a season. Be patient, brethren and sisters; I hope soon to be out in the broad field of Illinois again; and then, passing from church to church, I shall try hard to benefit you. I ask your earnest prayers. Till I see you, will you sleep? I trust you will not.

Last Sabbath we baptized two. Last Sunday evening I reviewed Eld. Waldo, Disciple. I spoke in his desk. Subject: “The Lord’s Day.” I had freedom. I hope good was done. All, so far, hold on to the truth, unless we except two or three, who scarcely started early in the work here.

The foreman of the Rockford watch factory is firm. He strictly pays a tithe of all his earnings, and the Lord blesses him. The other day he sold a picture (which he painted on first-days) for $30. Another member, a poor man, has adopted the strict tithing system; he is blessed. Last week he earned more than he has any week before since we came to Rockford. Brethren, it pays to be faithful. Try it, one and all, anew, here in Illinois.

I am of good courage in the Lord, as I realize how the Lord blesses us. The Baptist church allows us the use of one of their assembly rooms. It is ample for us. We have it free. God is good.

G. W. COLCORD.