be secured. One day we drove over it, and all
around it. We wanted to see all about it. And
I'am sure from the representations that have been
made to me, that this piece of land ought to come
into our possession. If you are wise, the next
time I come here, you will have that land. I will
try to help you all I can. Let us work intelligently.
“There are several reasons why you should have
this land. You need the produce from it for your
cattle to subsist upon; this piece is close at hand,
and joins that which you already have.
“Here we have our school, and here many im-
portant interests are centered. We must not per-
mit elements to come in that will tend to hinder
and retard the work. It will be pleasing to the
Lord if we keep our eyes wide open, and are fully
awake, ready to take advantage of every circum-
stance that will place us in right relation to the
work we have to do. It would be a grievous error
for us to allow to pass an opportunity to secure
this property, for we might never again have such
an opportunity. [ advise you to secure it before
it becomes so expensive that vou could not afford
to buy it.
“There 1s danger of our becoming too narrow.
These many little houses close together across the
railroad do not look well. If we can get land, and
have room, so as not to build anv more in that
way, it will be better.
“You need the land, and it will be a matter of
regret by and by if it is not secured. Do not make
any delay to take steps that will prevent its being
taken up by those who would plan for unbelievers
to crowd into it. We should keep them out. If
we do this, we shall have reason to rejoice.
“The Lord is well pleased with what you have
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