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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 2, 1861

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 17, No. 20.

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A FIELD OPEN.

By Thomas K. Henry

Bro. Smith: As I feel a deep interest in the harvest that is to take place at the end of the world, I desire that the seed sown by the Son of man may be increased, and that the tares of Satan may be diminished. For this reason I have thought proper to inform you of a field in which I think laborers may be employed to advantage. The place to which I have reference is situated about nine miles north of Jackson, and is known as the Draper district. They have had a great revival there, and I think among them are honest souls who would do anything that they thought God required at their hands; and if any of the messengers are so situated that they can come to this place and deliver a course of lectures, I have reason to believe that his, or their labors would be repaid by the saving of souls from error; how many, cannot be told till the trial is made: yet I think appearance would warrant quite a number.
The place specified is situated between the brethren in Leslie and Tompkins, so that the meetings could be attended from both places. We hope some of the brethren will come down and help us. With regard to who shall come, we will make no choice, but leave that to those more competent to choose. If we are granted our request, we of course will pay all expenses. Whatever course may be thought proper to pursue, my prayer is that it may be the most advantageous in spreading the truth. Thomas K. Henry.
P. S. I wrote the above some time since, and omitted to send it till I could see the officers of the before-mentioned district. I saw the director nearly two weeks ago, and he said he thought it might make division, and would not be proper now. Yet he thought he might give his consent after a time. Since that time I have talked with Bro. Richmond, and he thought there would be no trouble about getting the house, as there are those in the district who would probably close the house against all, if it was closed against any. I have spoken to most of the brethren in Tompkins and Leslie, and I think all would be glad to have some one come and hold meetings among us. Bro. Loughborough has been mentioned, and it may be that he can come. If he, or others are permitted to come, they will be met in Jackson, at Bro. Palmer's. T. K. H.