Letter to M. Hull by Isaac Jones; J. S. Clark

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 31, 1859

Letter to M. Hull.

By Isaac Jones; J. S. Clark

Brother Hull: We take this method of communing with you, supposing it to be the most certain manner of proceeding. We learn from the letter you sent to brother Coffman, that you intend to move to Iowa City in this month; also that you expect to come to this part of Iowa about the first of June. This is good news to a few in this vicinity, and I think by the enquiry that is among the people, saying, When is Hull coming back, that you would get large and attentive congregations. One request we make, that if you get to Iowa City, come if you can to this neighborhood the first chance, and preach a few times at least, here. There are some I think, that would come in, that likely will not if you do not come. I think it is as brother Cornell says, that when a messenger spreads the truth in a new field, he can accomplish more there than almost any one else. It appears so here at any rate. We are standing here without an organization, trying to keep the commandments of God while we are neglecting the faith of Jesus, except what we have within us. We think it is necessary to keep the faith to some extent, in ordinances and letting our light shine. Write and let us know where you are and what you think of doing.

Direct to Ottawa, Clark Co, Iowa.

ISAAC JONES. J. S. CLARK.