The Missionary by G. S. Honeywell

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · May 13, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 18.

The Missionary.

By G. S. Honeywell

Brodhead, Wisconsin.

I HAVE given thirty Bible-readings in this place, sixteen of which were given in the Baptist church. These readings awakened an interest all over the city to hear more. Some have made appointments for me at their houses and have invited in their neighbors. I have appointed others by the wish and consent of the heads of families, in different parts of the town. I hold from one to two readings almost every day with companies of from ten to twenty.

There has been no debating nor any distracting spirit come in to any of these meetings; but rather, a solemn spirit of inquiry has prevailed. One has already commenced the observance of the Sabbath as the fruit of the work here thus far.

The Sabbath-keepers here (five in number) are greatly encouraged. I have laid before the brethren some of the steps to be taken, and the course to pursue toward those without, that the Lord can work here with us to the salvation of many honest souls.

The Presbyterian, Congregational, and Methodist ministers have all attended from one to five of my readings. I invited them to occupy the church with me, every other evening to give a reading or sermon on any subject they desired; but there was to be no discussions nor debates. The plan I have adopted and which I proposed to them was to allow any of the congregation to ask any question in writing and hand it in, which would, if answerable, be noticed the next evening.

I believe quite a number yet will embrace the truth as the result of the seed sown among the people. I expect to hold on by the help of the Lord, while the interest is good to hear.

G. S. HONEYWELL.