MEETINGS IN REAUSAU, IOWA.
By WM. H. BRINKERHOOF
Bro. WHITE: I have been holding meetings in Reausau, lately, and the interest to hear the truth is good. Error in all its hideous deformity has beeu preached there lately, and the people now are better able to judge between it and truth; and many are investigating. O may the Lord help them to decide iu favor of truth. Two weeks ago last first-day, five bowed iu obedience to the word, and were baptized. I think there are others that will follow soon. While I remained there the ordinances of the Lord's supper and feet-washing were attended to, and never have I enjoyed a more blessed time in my life. Wrongs were confessed, and the sweet influence of the Spirit was felt by every one. While the church is steadily gaiuing in numbers, I pray that it may not fall behind in spirituality. When Bro. Waggoner was out last summer, the most of this church rejected his testimony; but I am happy to say, they now see the condition they were in, and receive the testimony, and are trying to live it out. Formerly this church also rejected systematic benevolence, but have lately adopted it, and are practically living it out. Brethren that thought they could not raise any money before, are now ready to pay their dues, and think the plan a good one. I am satisfied that this is what each church will have to adopt if it would be prosperous. Brethren have been skeptical in regard to the gifts, but it is giving way, and useless and filthy habits are being laid aside. Truly, if we would be that "peculiar people, zealous of good works," there must be more purity of actions, manners, and words, than some are manifesting. O may a burden of the nearness of the Saviour's coming be upon this people, and may that preparation be made which is necessary to enable us to stand in the time of trouble. I am waiting to ascertain whether we get any help to labor with the tent, before I make any arrangements to go out into new fields. If no messenger comes, I will go out into the small villages or highways and do what little I can, and may the Lord help.