Report of Meetings in Minn.
By H. F. LASHIER
BRO. WHITE: Bro. Snook commenced meetings with the church near Pleasant Grove on the evening of June 30, and continued with us until the morning of July 6, preaching ten discourses. When he came here we were in a backward and lukewarm condition. Two partial organizations had taken place, but a thorough work had never been performed; and the influence of the church had been such that they must repent and do their first works and heed the counsel of the faithful and true Witness. Rev. iii, 17-18, before the blessing of God could follow the labors of his servant. Bro. Snook began under a heavy burden for the cause here, but through the earnestness and zeal of his labors attended by the Spirit of God, a good work has been done here. Many hearts were touched while he proclaimed the solemn truths of the last days. A church of ten members has been organized on a firm basis, and the plan of systematic benevolence established. Our S. B. Fund at present will amount to eighty-eight dollars and thirty cents per year. Two were baptized on first-day, July 5; and by the river side, in a brief clear and forcible manner, Bro. Snook gave an explanation to the people of the Bible view of baptism. We feel truly thankful to God and the General Conference that Brn. Snook and Sanborn have been sent to this State, at this time. We are looking forward to better days. A good interest has been manifested among the people here, and some have confessed the truth. May God give them strength to live it out. Bro. Snook has gone to Ashland to meet Bro. Sanborn but hopes to return and continue meetings here until the State Conference. Dear Brn. and Sisters, the work has commenced in earnest in Minn. Shall we work with it? May God help us to rise with the message, that souls may be gathered in Minnesota. Yours in hope of eternal life,