MISSOURI by J. H. Rogers

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 4, 1879

MISSOURI

By J. H. Rogers

Henken's Grove, Caldwell Co., Aug. 25.—

THIS is a country place, and is quite a resort for picnics and public gatherings. Bro. Alley and I had arranged to pitch the tent here before he received word to join Bro. Wood with the southern Missouri tent. I very much regretted parting with him, as I found in him a devoted as well as faithful and congenial fellow-laborer. My son still continues with me as tent-master, and assists in the singing.

Have held six meetings here since Aug. 22, with an increasing attendance. Last evening the tent was full. There seems to be an interest to hear. Bro. Long preached a few discourses here some four years since, which have not lost their effect upon the minds of some at least. I wish he were here now to assist in the work. I realize more and more the need of the blessing of God and his Holy Spirit to accompany the word spoken. Brethren of Missouri, why not arouse and buckle on the armor anew? Remember, the curse of God was upon Meroz for doing nothing. Let us come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty, and God will bless us in this Conference.

J. H. ROGERS.