Laborers Needed in Illinois
By William Phelps
Dear Bro. White:—I left home last Fourth-day, visited the friends in Walworth, spent one day with them. They are but four in number, and feel as though they were almost forsaken, not having had a visit from any one of the traveling Brn. for over one year; but they were somewhat encouraged while we talked the truth concerning our present position. From there I came to this place and found the friends here feeling lonely. They have not been visited until now for some eighteen months. I held meetings yesterday and to-day, and the friends here seem quite encouraged and built up in the faith. To-morrow morning I am to leave for other parts of the field. This is a large field here in Illinois, and not a laborer in it. I expect to spend a few weeks in this State and then return to Wisconsin. Who will come and labor in this field? O Lord send by whom thou wilt; let the message go. I feel as though I wanted to gird on the harness anew, and by the help of God I mean to press the battle to the gate. I want to be prepared to give the loud cry of the third message. O may God hasten the time when it shall go, and cut the work short in righteousness. I remain as ever, Your unworthy brother. W. Phelps. Alden, July 8th, 1855.