MEETINGS IN KNOXVILLE, IOWA.
By M. Hull
BRO. SMITH: I commenced meetings in Knoxville on the 7th inst., expecting Bro. and sister White to be here on the 9th. We were very much disappointed in not seeing them; but the wound was partly healed by the arrival of Brn. Snooks and Brinkerhoof, who preached two discourses each, which had a good effect upon the hearers. The brethren were greatly strengthened, and others resolved to go with the commandment-keepers to the city. On the 11th inst. we retired to where there was "much water," and twenty-four obedient souls were buried with their Lord in baptism. Others would have obeyed the Lord, but were prevented by those who had the jurisdiction over them. How I tremble for those husbands in the coming day, who exercise the authority over their wives that cruel tyrant masters do over their defenceless slaves. May the Lord cause husbands, fathers and mothers to see that it is not their prerogative to lord it over the conscience of those who are under their care. At night, after baptism, about eighty of us assembled at Bro. Walker's to attend to the ordinances. The Lord gave us a rich time. Praise his name! I thank the Lord that the third angel's message is doing a work which nothing else can do. When I see persons coming in from every part of Babylon, and all speak the same things, and with one mind and mouth glorify God without one discordant note among them, I must say "this is the Lord's doing, and is marvelous in our eyes." How thankful I am that this message has ever saluted my ears. When I see the poor, miserable, sick and blind theories that oppose the truth, my heart is raised in gratitude to God that I was not given up to oppose these precious truths. Brethren I am yet determined not to give up the struggle until I see the inside of the city. I may fall by the way; but if I do, I shall ever be thankful that the city is cheap enough for those who obtain it. Amen. M. HULL.