p. 16 | Labors in the West by Joseph Bates

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 24, 1856

Labors in the West.

By Joseph Bates

Bro. Smith:—Since my last of the first inst., we have been holding meetings in various places in this town, and Stockton. Many new school-houses have been erected in this section of the country within the last two years; the most of which are open and free for all kinds of religious meetings, without distinction. We have been invited to occupy in several. We closed a course of twelve lectures in one, in this place, last week. Much interest was manifest, particularly at the close of the meetings. Two families came out decided for the whole truth. Some others acknowledged the weekly Sabbath of the Bible. Five followed the Saviour in baptism, humbly desiring to follow him fully from henceforth.

We are glad to hear that the work of God is progressing in various parts of the wide spread harvest field. The Lord speed on the message, and messengers, for the final gathering of all the scattered remnant.

I have just arrived at this place to give a few lectures by invitation, to some that have not yet heard our position. Joseph Bates. Nora, Jo Daviess Co., Ill., Apr. 15th, 1856.