Meetings in De Kalb Co. Ills.
By R. F. ANDREWS.
Bro. WHITE: I commenced a series of meetings at the Colton school-house near Shabbona Grove, July 3, and continued them till July 31. The attendance was not so large as it would have been at any other season of the year, yet the interest was great. A number have decided to keep the commandments and try to be prepared for the coming of Jesus. Others are investigating, and a great many are convinced of the truth that have not yet obeyed. I went to Shabbona an entire stranger, yet I was not alone. The Lord was with me and stood by me, praise his name. The truth was powerful. There are quite a number of first-day Adventists in this place. Some heard, others opposed, and some are still investigating, and will I think yet obey. What a mistake to think that the ten commandments only reach to outward acts, when Jesus and the apostles show that they reach to the thoughts and intents of the heart. The last meeting I took an expression to see how many believed that the ten commandments were binding and ought to be kept, when about twenty-five arose and thus testified that all the commandments should be kept. I expect to commence a series of meetings in De Kalb Village, Aug. 28, and continue as long as the interest will demand. Pray for me that the Lord may direct and give wisdom to present the truth in a proper manner. Yours in the good hope. R. F. ANDREWS. New Genesee, Aug. 12, 1864.