p. 182 | WISCONSIN by G. C. Tenney

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 5, 1879

WISCONSIN

By G. C. Tenney

Tomah and Mauston.—May 9-18, I spent with the church near Tomah. Bro. Decker’s visit there in February was timely, and his meetings produced a good effect. A good interest had since been maintained. During the time I was there I held eighteen meetings, and visited from house to house. The interest increased, and success attended our efforts to unitedly draw near to God. Sabbath, the 17th, four were baptized. It was an impressive occasion, and hard hearts were melted to tenderness and tears. We also attended the ordinances. Seven united with the church, and three others desired the prayers of God’s people, and declared their intentions to lead Christian lives henceforth. All these persons are heads of families, and seven of them are husbands whose wives were already in the truth.

I spent four days, the following week, with the little church near Mauston. They have had no preaching for nearly two years. I found them all faithfully trying to carry out the truth, though surrounded by bitter opposition. Six members have been added to their number during this time, and others will soon unite with them.

The blighting influence of days gone by still affects the cause there; but a few remain faithful, and others have joined them. We trust the truth will again rise in that vicinity.

G. C. Tenney.