Northern Wisconsin by M. Dennis

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 17, 1864

Northern Wisconsin.

By M. Dennis

Bro. White : About five years ago, when Bro. Waggoner was in Wisconsin, he came to FishLake, and gave some five lectures. A little company was raised to keep the “commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” They ran well for a season, but soon scattering influences were brought to bear—opposition to organization, Spiritual gifts and order in the church. But in their stead was taught, future age and other darkness, said to be of more importance than the third angel's message. The result of all this is that out of a company of some twenty-five, some ten only remain, who keep the Sabbath. The rest have back-sidden, a few have removed to other places, and several of our teachers have gone to keeping first-day.

But the Lord in his great mercy has not cast off those who have trusted in him. A meeting was called, the plan of systematic benevolence was adopted, amounting to some twenty-three dollars yearly. The duty of organization was considered and approved. A deacon was chosen. Cannot some messenger come here and finish the work of organization.

The Lord has greatly blessed us. The counsel of the true Witness to the Laodiceans is doing its work. The church now feel to confess and forsake their sins, and open the door and welcome the dear, blessed Saviour in. I do feel that he is very precious to me. I do indeed sup with him, and he with me. O, what a glorious privilege! What condescending love! who would not give all, and forsake every evil habit, and sin, for the love of such a Saviour? Salvation is full and free. All may partake of a Saviour's love.

Your brother in Christ, M. DENNIS. Hancock, Wis., April 21, 1864.