Awakening Among Minnesota Believers
By C. G. Campbell
Bro. White: I feel it my duty to give in my testimony once more, hoping it may be the means of encouraging some of the scattered flock to still persevere amid trials and temptations, to go on and be faithful in serving the Lord, and hold to his precious promises which are made unto those that shall prove faithful unto the end. I have passed through some fierce trials and conflicts recently with the great enemy of all righteousness; but thanks be to God for overcoming grace. I am still enabled through his great mercy to say, I know that my Redeemer liveth. I would say to the brethren and sisters scattered abroad in this hour of temptation and trials do n't forget to look to the Lord and pray to him for deliverance. I have just returned from listening to a very edifying discourse by Bro. Snook. Bro. Sanborn is also in this place. The meeting to-day was one that I feel will long be remembered in Minnesota. The Lord was with us in our midst and there was such a melting and breaking down before him, that I think there was not one in the room but felt the sweet influences of the Spirit. There was a spirit of brotherly love and fellowship, manifested by all present. Many who have not been obedient to the truth, manifested a willingness and a desire to go along with God's people, and possess the goodly land. I do feel that there is a general waking up of the little band of commandment-keepers in this place, and that it is the beginning of better days in Minnesota. The Testimony of Sr. White for Minn. was read before the congregation, and a deep feeling of humility pervaded the assembly, and the Lord has graciously blessed us. I do feel encouraged to go on and try to make sure work for the kingdom to come. I feel to confess all my wrongs, and pray that all my sins may go before me to judgment, and be blotted out that when the Lord shall come to gather his people home, I may with them have an everlasting possession and eternal life in the earth made new. Yours striving to overcome.
C. G. Campbell.
Oronoco, Minn.