ILLINOIS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 31, 1879

Norway, La Salle Co., July 23.—Our meetings continue with some interest, though the attendance is not large. Expect to meet an “apostle” of the Latter Day Saints in defense of the truth. If so, hope for much help from the Lord. We have received in cash $12.25. We hope that those who have been so thoughtful in providing for our wants will be loyal to God, and “have right to the tree of life.” We are of good cheer, and still trust in God. Lewis Johnson. A. A. John.

Belvidere and Bloomington.—We closed our effort in the tent at Belvidere, July 9, continuing meetings in the Universalist church till the 13th. Four embraced the truth. The brethren all seem greatly encouraged. Twelve were baptized, two of whom were from Rockford. The Sabbath-school is in a flourishing condition. These dear friends of the truth have a warm place in our hearts. May the Lord bless them, and ever help them to be faithful.

We came to Bloomington July 16. Were successful in securing a fine site for our tent, in a good part of the city. We have pitched the tent to-day, and shall hold our first meeting this evening. We ask the prayers of God’s people. R. F. Andrews. R. Vickery.

Pittwood.—We closed our effort with the tent near Pittwood, Sunday, July 20. Last Sabbath ten more persons were baptized. These were mostly children and youth. It was a blessed season. Among those who were baptized was a young Frenchman with whom I first became acquainted in France, where I took great delight in teaching him the truth. He soon came to America, not having yet embraced the truth, but still searching for it, and desiring to become associated with French Sabbath-keepers. But he happened to meet with a bitter opposer of the truth, the first French preacher who attacked our views in Illinois. This preacher made every possible effort to prejudice him against us; yet, having independence and sterling integrity, by the patient effort of French brethren and sisters in Illinois, who had come from his village in France, he was led to fully commit himself on the truth. His testimony before his baptism was touching, and evinced intelligence. He will now prepare for the ministry. This was his object before embracing the truth. He will be with us at least till the Illinois camp-meeting.

We have given twenty-five discourses here since July 4, have baptized sixteen persons, obtained eleven subscribers for the Review, one for the Signs, and three for the College Record. We left forty-one members in the new church. We are now in search of another place to pitch the tent.

July 22. We have pitched our tent two and a half miles east of Clifton, between Clifton and Chabanse. Until further notice, my P. O. address will be Clifton, Iroquois Co., Ill. D. T. Bourdeau.