A Call for Laborers in Ohio
By Samuel Haskell
Bro. Smith: Myself and family are still looking for the coming of our blessed Saviour, and striving for the crown at the end of the race. Our lot is lonely. Four years ago we commenced keeping the commandments, alone. There was not one of our brethren or sisters within fifty miles of us. We gave to those around us what light we could, with our books and papers, until the Lord saw fit to send the tent; and many were permitted to see the true light. Some of my neighbors joined with us. Brn. Holt, Rhodes and Butler visited us, and we had some good times; but I have removed into another lonely place—Washington township, Lucas Co., Ohio. I believe the Lord has sent me here to make a home for some of our way-worn preachers, who have the word to leave in this place. There are none of like faith within twenty-five miles. I live six miles north-west of Toledo. Inquire for Joel Marsh. The people have never heard the present truth, and I think here is a great field for labor. It is my earnest prayer that the Lord will direct some of our brethren this way. My house shall be their home. The Lord has not given me the gift of speaking like some, but I believe it is my duty to provide a home for those whom he will send here to give the word. It is my duty to raise the cry for help. In hope of a crown of glory, and a country free from the cares of life. Toledo, Ohio, March 5th, 1859.