Missionary Work in Indiana
By J. A. Luke
BRO. WHITE: I left home on the 25th of April, visited my mother and brother at Portland, Fountain Co., Indiana, for one week. Tried to improve the time by talking to them from the charts on the soon coming of the Saviour, perpetuity of the law, and Spiritualism. Found that Spiritualism had taken quite a deep root in Portland. I had a very urgent request to lecture in their school-room which I thought proper to decline. I there left a number of our publications. I am now at the house of my father-in-law near Plainfield. I find some curiosity to hear our views explained. I will distribute some more books and tracts and talk to my individual friends and if I think it expedient, lecture publicly. Plainfield is thirteen miles west of Indianapolis on the Terra Haute and Richmond Railroad. The denomination of Friends have one of their largest church buildings here. I and my companion here had membership with the disciple church. I have been respectfully invited by Dr. Evans (a prominent member) to lecture to my old brethren. I and my companion are trying to move cautiously and in the fear of God. I tell them that I am but a lay member. I hope we may be instrumental in awakening an interest and calling attention to the last message of mercy. We ask an interest in the prayers of the dear brethren. Yours hoping for redemption when Jesus comes.
J. A. LUKE.
Plainfield Ind.