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Letter to Editor
February 1, 1843
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
A.C. Andrus writes from Elgin, Illinois, reporting on the Fox River Quarterly Meeting at Koon Creek church, noting small scattered churches with infrequent preaching but prospects for revival. He reflects on personal joys from conversions and requests prayers from brethren in western New York.
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ELGIN, Kane Co. ILL. Dec. 29, 1842.
Brother Burr:—I have just returned from Fox River Q. M., which was held with Koon Creek church. It was on the whole a good and interesting time. The reports from the several churches showed that it was not a time of general revival. The churches being generally small, and scattered over considerable territory, at the best can have but little preaching. I think, however, each church has preaching on the Sabbath once in four weeks. The meeting closed Sabbath evening with a prospect of a good revival of religion. Eld. Isaac Eaton is pastor of the church in that place. Brother Eaton was favored with a good revival in his congregation last spring. This Q. M. has lately been divided, and a new one set off, to be known by the name of Rock River Q. M. My soul has been made to rejoice in the course of the past year in witnessing the happy conversion of a good number of my fellow men. My mind often reverts to gone by days and happy seasons which I have enjoyed with my dear brethren in western N. Y. At times I almost imagine myself back in their society, but on the second thought, I remember that lakes, prairies, and wide extended fields, are interspersed between us. Dear brethren, as ever, I ask an interest in your prayers that I may be humble and holy, and the humble instrument of leading undying souls to the Savior of sinners.
A. C. ANDRUS.
Brother Burr:—I have just returned from Fox River Q. M., which was held with Koon Creek church. It was on the whole a good and interesting time. The reports from the several churches showed that it was not a time of general revival. The churches being generally small, and scattered over considerable territory, at the best can have but little preaching. I think, however, each church has preaching on the Sabbath once in four weeks. The meeting closed Sabbath evening with a prospect of a good revival of religion. Eld. Isaac Eaton is pastor of the church in that place. Brother Eaton was favored with a good revival in his congregation last spring. This Q. M. has lately been divided, and a new one set off, to be known by the name of Rock River Q. M. My soul has been made to rejoice in the course of the past year in witnessing the happy conversion of a good number of my fellow men. My mind often reverts to gone by days and happy seasons which I have enjoyed with my dear brethren in western N. Y. At times I almost imagine myself back in their society, but on the second thought, I remember that lakes, prairies, and wide extended fields, are interspersed between us. Dear brethren, as ever, I ask an interest in your prayers that I may be humble and holy, and the humble instrument of leading undying souls to the Savior of sinners.
A. C. ANDRUS.
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious
Reflective
What themes does it cover?
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Fox River Quarterly Meeting
Koon Creek Church
Religious Revival
Isaac Eaton
Rock River Q M
Church Conversions
Prayer Request
What entities or persons were involved?
A. C. Andrus
Brother Burr
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A. C. Andrus
Recipient
Brother Burr
Main Argument
reports on the fox river quarterly meeting's proceedings and church conditions, expresses joy in recent conversions, reminisces about past fellowship, and requests prayers for humility and effectiveness in ministry.
Notable Details
Eld. Isaac Eaton As Pastor
Recent Division Of Q.M. Into Rock River Q.M.
Prospect Of Revival Closing The Meeting
Personal Revival In Eaton's Congregation Last Spring