REPORT FROM BRO. SNOOK.
By B. F. Snook
BRO. WHITE.—I have but little to report since my last, as I have done but little. My health failed me, so I was compelled to lay by during the last of the winter, and until recently. I rejoice that I am now apparently well so that I can go out once more. My heart is there, and I want to labor there. My happiest moments are when out heralding the glad tidings of great joy so near at hand. I visited the brethren at Laporte City, from April 23d to the 30th. I found the brethren holding their meetings, and getting along quite well. They are trying to advance with God's people, and make sure work for the Kingdom. They meet in their own house which is not entirely finished, but is quite comfortable. They are generally united on the truth, gifts and all, and are favorable to organization. May God keep these good brethren through faith unto salvation, ready to be revealed. May 1st and 3d we spent at Waterloo. I was made to feel happy when I heard that that little band are all holding on to the Sabbath, and keep up their meetings. We gave them pointed testimony on the gifts, &c., which we hope will do good. We hope when we go back, that we shall not be pained at seeing the brethren polluting themselves with tobacco, and that the sisters will have left off their jewelry, hoops, and some their artificials. Such things cannot unite with the last message to a ruined world. Our folks must study more to adorn themselves with that meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price. The church in Marion is doing well as can be expected under the circumstances. We had a good and happy conference meeting. We all rejoiced much to welcome into our midst our beloved brother Brinkerhoof. His preaching did us much good. It sounded right. It came from a heart warmed with pure heavenly truth. May God go with him on his way, and strew his earthly pathway with many joys. Oh how good and happy was the season we enjoyed with our brethren from various parts, all united in sending out the glorious news of salvation. May God bless these good brethren much, and give us a happy meeting on mount Zion. Marion, Iowa, May 13th, 1862.