Report from Bro. Snook.
By B. F. Snook
BRO. WHITE: I am still on the move, and trying to labor for the good of the cause of God. I left home Feb. 2, and spent from the 3d to the 7th with the brethren of Washington. We held our meetings at the chapel of the colored people, and had from them a very good attendance in the main. They listened with great interest to the truth, and we rejoiced to see that it took effect upon their hearts. The interest of our meeting was very good. The brethren revived up very much. We organized a church of fourteen members, and an s. b. fund of about $35. One young man decided to begin to keep the commandments of God. From here we went to Mount Pleasant, and after tarrying a short time was most happy to welcome to our aid our well-tried and good Bro. Ingraham, who came according to our earnest requests, to aid in giving lectures in Mt. P. We began on the 14th inst. We had many discouragements to work against. There was rain, snow, and mud from beginning to end, and opposition on the underground system from all the churches. But, nevertheless, we had a good interest, but not so wide as it would have been, if we could have had good weather. Six, at least, decided to keep the Sabbath, and we hope to hear of several others coming out soon, who are now well convinced, but not quite ready to turn. The lectures there did a good work for the cause. Much prejudice has been removed, and the general conviction outside is, that the theology of the day will not stand before us. We solicited the best of them to come out and expose our heresies. One Methodist Elder consented to do so. He was willing both to debate and preach against us. He made one effort on the immortality and endless misery question. He was met and faithfully replied to, which cured him of any further desires for debate. He said, "I have concluded to have no more to do with such fellows." The rest of the foxes kept in their dens, and would not even come out to bark. We anticipate, however, that they will have a jubilee, as we have left. The cause is gradually rising in this city. There is a good interest in and out of the city north and south of it. In the midst of so much opposition, we cannot expect the cause to be established at once. It requires a persevering effort, a long and steady pull. Faithfulness on the part of our brethren there, will be loud and successful preaching. Owing to missing connections on the trains homeward, we were detained and run up to Crane's Grove, where we spent the Sabbath and Sunday of the 10th and 11th inst., with the good brethren of that neighborhood. We were happy to form these new and pleasant acquaintances, and to enjoy a good meeting with them. Here I sorrowfully parted from Bro. Ingraham. I felt strongly attached to him, and hope we may be blessed to labor together again. He did us much good during his short stay, and the word he preached was in the Spirit and with power. He leaves here many hearts who desire and pray that he may return to this field the coming season. May the Lord direct us and bless with great success, and at last save us, is the prayer of your brother in hope.
B. F. SNOOK.