The Cause in Ohio by T. J. Butler

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 21, 1858

The Cause in Ohio.

By T. J. Butler

Bro. SMITH: I sit down to write you a line in haste to let you, and the readers of the Review, know that the truth is still onward in Ohio. The Third Angel still speeds its flight; its message continues to salute the ear, enlighten the understanding, and engage the heart and affections of many.

I have just received a note from Bro. Loughborough, stating the triumph of the truth in Republic, the place where we held our last tent-meeting. The message continues to act there like the leaven which was hid in the measure of meat; and some are even disposed to brave the tide of opposition, and come out on the Lord's side.

I have just returned from Ayresville, Defiance Co., where I have been holding a short series of meetings. After giving five lectures on the setting up of God's everlasting kingdom, and the conditions of inheritance in that kingdom, we repaired to the Maumee River, where we had the privilege of burying nine penitent believers in the likeness of Christ's death, and hope that as they arose again, it was to walk in newness of life.

There are some fifteen in that vicinity who have heartily engaged in the work. Others are investigating with interest and great seriousness. May God assist in their investigations by his Holy Spirit, until they shall arrive at that truth which is able to save their souls. Yours in love. T. J. BUTLER. Gilboa, O., Sept. 1858.