Religious Interest in Roosevelt
By Alexander Ross
DEAR BRO. WHITE:—It is evident that the Lord is moving upon the hearts of the children of men in this region of country in a more wonderful manner than ever since 1844. A number of meetings have been held at the school-house and at private houses, where the congregations have been large, and are increasing in numbers and interest. Enclosed I send $4,00 for new subscribers, who are trying to keep the commandments of our God. There appears to be a general looking for things that are coming on the earth. A number seem to be desirous, and some determined, to glorify God that they may be accounted worthy of escaping those things that are coming on the earth, and stand before the Son of man. Bro. S. W. Rhodes has been with us about two weeks, and Bro. Arnold a part of the time, who have been declaring the counsel of God to the people. Be assured, dear brother, that the sympathy of every one of the saints in this place and vicinity are with you and the cause of God in which you are engaged. ALEXANDER ROSS.
Roosevelt, Nov. 30th, 1854.