Progress of the Missouri Church
By J. H. Rogers
BRO. WHITE: Thinking that perhaps there are some who would like to hear how we are getting along here in Missouri in the cause of the Lord, amid the desolating scenes of war and confusion, I will give a brief report of our standing. Our church numbers about twenty members, the most of whom, I trust, are able to give a reason of their hope. At the time Bro. Hull visited us last, about three years ago, we numbered considerably more; but the war spirit, straightness of the way, deaths, and removals, have thinned our ranks. We have lately adopted the plan of organization set forth in the Review, also the plan of systematic benevolence, though all do not yet see the necessity of it. We hold meetings every Sabbath, and can say that the Lord often verifies his promise to us. Our social meetings are becoming more interesting. May the Lord still revive his work of grace in our hearts, until we be found prompt in every good work. As to the prospect for an advancement in present truth in this section, there is with the people an ear to hear. Of course wherever we go presenting the truth, the false shepherds are raising their cry against us. We have been holding meetings at different places around here this season. Our aged Bro. Morrison still preaches some. He presented the claims of the law and Sabbath to the people. They seem favorably inclined toward the truth. This was in a neighborhood where present truth had not been presented before. We scattered what books we had, among them, and left them investigating. In another place we have been presenting God's holy law, showing what makes man a sinner, and that repentance toward God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, is the only way to get back into the favor of our heavenly Father. To these things the people gave good attention. J. H. ROGERS.
Victoria, Mo.