Hollister and Salinas by G. D. Ballou, A. Brorsen

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Sep 28, 1882

Hollister and Salinas.

By G. D. Ballou, A. Brorsen

Hollister.—The work in this place is moving forward slowly. Since taking down the tent we have found many who were interested, who had attended but a few of our meetings. We have been visiting these, and holding four or five meetings per week in a good hall, which was offered free of charge. The attendance is small, and most of the work is done by visiting. Eight have signed the covenant, and several others are obeying the commandments. We have baptism next week.

Salinas.—We were with the church in this place Sabbath the 16th, gave three discourses, warning them against the dangers which threaten to impede their progress. Found four more ready to sign the covenant. The work is onward in Salinas, and will surely prosper. But those connected with the cause of Christ will have to learn to "endure hardness as good soldiers of the cross of Christ." Those who cease to exalt self and seek him with their whole heart, the Lord will keep "from the strife of tongues." It is time for all to forget self and exalt God and his truth.

Hollister, Cal., Sept. 22, 1882.