RUSSELL, KANSAS by C. P. Haskell, O. S. Ferren

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 5, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 30.

RUSSELL, KANSAS.

By C. P. Haskell, O. S. Ferren

It may be of interest to the readers of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES to know that the cause is progressing in Kansas. We hear of good results from different laborers, and we can say the Lord is giving us such marked evidence of his willingness to hear the humble prayers of his children, that we have nothing but words of encouragement to offer.

Nearly five weeks ago we came to this place, which is the county seat of Russell County, and pitched our tents. We secured lots in the best part of town, surrounded by five churches, all within two blocks of us. We have, up to this writing, held meetings every night but two.

The first two or three nights our congregations consisted mostly of young and curious people. The Holiness and Salvation people had preceded us, and we were at first looked upon with suspicion, but people soon found that no particular sensation was to be created, and our congregation was soon made up of the best class of people in town.

The Lord blessed the weak instruments in presenting the truth, and people became interested to a remarkable degree. The probate judge, county attorney, and sheriff have been in attendance nearly every night. Another very intelligent family, who have leisure and facilities, have done but little else than to study since our meetings began. They have been devout Christians, and firm believers in the second coming of Christ. They think they will keep both days.

The judge told us last evening that he thought the seventh day was the Sabbath. We have tried to point him to a risen Saviour who can help him in carrying out the divine will of God.

Some have commenced keeping the Sabbath, and others are halting between two opinions. The ministers have done much to detract from our meetings by urging their members to keep away, and saying that they could abundantly satisfy any troubled mind, and as soon as we go away, and all cause for controversy (which they say is wrong) is over, they will speak on these subjects.

Believing God has a people here in Russell, we are here to stay till they are developed. We feel like praising God for his goodness to us.

C. P. HASKELL, O. S. FERREN.