| 301 Master, and booked by the faith and prayers of the dear Saints who know me best, I go satchel in hand, again to face the world, the flesh and the devil, singing as I go, "Babylon trembles for fear of her loss," and
When death gives intimation
That my last hour is nigh,
With placid resignation,
I'll lay me down to die;
Fond hope my bosom cheering,
That on fair Zion's shore
I'll meet with all earth's loved ones,
Where parting is no more.
-The Saints' Herald, vol. 27, p. 69.
On January 21, 1880, Elder Frank Reynolds, secretary of the Quorum of Seventy, died at his residence, 189 Campbell Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.
On January 22, 1880, Elder James Caffall wrote from Hutchison, Colorado, that a hall had been permanently rented in Denver, Colorado, and the work opened there the Sunday previous.
On January 26 and 27 a discussion was held in Poweshiek County, Iowa, between Reverend S. H. Hendrix, of the Christian Church, and Elder I. N. White. The results were said to have been gratifying to the Saints. Commencing January 27 a debate was held at Maple Valley, Iowa, between Elder J. Bartlett, of the Seventh-day Adventists, and Elder D. H. Bays.
January 29, a branch of the church, to be known as the Butte Branch, was organized at Butte City, Montana, by Elder E. C. Brand. Edward Bowen president, and chosen to act as clerk pro tem.
February 15, Elder R. M. Elvin organized the Clear Creek Branch at Clear Creek, Nebraska.
Commencing February 17, a debate was held at Rock Creek, Illinois, between the Reverend Joshua Dunham, United Brethren, and Elder J. A. Crawford. A debate was held somewhere in Michigan on February 21, 1880, between a Mr. James Mohan, of the Catholic Church, and Elder J. J. Cornish. The Douay translation of the Bible was agreed upon as the standard of evidence.
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