Encouragement for the Scattered Flock
By E. P. Wilkins
BRO. SMITH: I have felt of late that it was my duty to write a few lines for the encouragement of the scattered flock. I left Illinois early in the Spring. In the course of my travels I frequently find those who will listen with attention, and some anxious to hear on the subject of the soon coming of the Saviour. I am now stopping with a daughter of mine, who keeps the Sabbath. There are some others in this section that I have labored with, who have come out from Babylon and embraced the Sabbath, and are now striving to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. The people are not wholly ignorant in regard to many of our views. Mr Collins and Lyon have lectured, or rather debated here. I think it has left a bad impression, as they have denied the gifts, the Sabbath, &c. They have also scattered their publications in this place. I feel sorry that the seeds of discord and error should be sown in a place where people have a mind to listen to the truths of the everlasting gospel. I think there might be good done here, if some of our preachers would come this way. I will give you the names of some of the Sabbath-keepers, and their places of residence. Morgan Rew, Wilson's Grove, Fayette Co. Bro. Lipincot, West Union, Fayette Co. Bro. Lipincot and wife are seventh day Baptists, but are honest seekers after truth. Sister Goodno and quite a number more are almost persuaded to embrace the Sabbath and other truths connected with it. E. P. WILKINS. West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa.