Visit to Memphis by R. J. Lawrence

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 1, 1863

Visit to Memphis.

By R. J. Lawrence

Bro. White: By the advice of Bro. Byington I went to Memphis, Tuesday, Nov. 10. Found the friends there ready to raise their house of worship, which they did on Wednesday and Thursday. The Brn. Jones were there to help the first day, but we had to finish raising without them. It is said to be the best frame within twenty miles of Memphis. It is 36 x 55, 22 feet high. I helped them on the house what I could. Had eight meetings, visited fourteen families, baptized six, and returned home to-day.

I found a good state of things in Memphis, as it regards their steadfastness in the truth. We had good freedom in preaching the word, and it appeared to be well received. The enemy is working hard against them and the truth. The brethren think they will get the house inclosed so that they can hold their Sabbath meetings in it one week from next Sabbath. I expect

to return to Memphis in about one week. They need some one there now most of the time. Pray for the friends in Memphis. They have a hard battle to fight.

R. J. Lawrence.

Oakland, Mich.