Invitation to Preaching Brethren
By Isaac D. Van Horn
BRO. SMITH: At the request of a few of like precious faith, I would say a few words in their behalf by way of invitation. There are but four of us, Bro. J. G. Satterlee, Bro. and sister Vancil (who live five miles from here), and myself, that are striving to keep all the commandments of God. There are others in the county, but they are from ten to fifteen miles from here, and are so scattered that they have had but few meetings. We have met together two Sabbaths, and have felt that we were blest in so doing. We are not discouraged, but are all young in the cause, and feel as though we would like to learn more of the blessed truths of the word of God. We think the way is open so that others would come in to hear, and a little band be formed here that would walk in the way of truth. Therefore we would invite some one of the preaching brethren to come over and help us. Perhaps Bro. Ingraham would feel it duty to come down into Peoria Co. again. If any of the brethren should come we will see that they are well cared for, their expenses paid, &c. They could find us by inquiring their way to the Mt. Hawley P. O., Peoria Co., Ills. Bro. Satterlee lives about a hundred rods from it. We feel to praise the Lord for what he has done for us in the past, and we are still willing to trust him for his grace. We ever want to be found faithful, doing the will of the Lord from the heart. We feel that this is a glorious cause in which we are engaged, and that it requires all our energies to keep pace with the work of the third angel. One thought of the limited time we have to prepare for the coming of the Son of man, should inspire us with renewed energy to work while it is called to-day, for the night cometh when no man can work. Yours in love of the truth.
I. D. VAN HORN.
Mt. Hawley, Ills.