Arizona and California
By A. S. BOOTH.
LOS ANGELES, PHOENIX, AND SACRAMENTO.—“Ask ye of the Lord rain in time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.” We are living in the time of the fulfillment of this prophecy. The Lord is pouring out his Spirit upon the people. Everywhere there are those who are dissatisfied with the popular religion of the day and are anxiously inquiring, “What shall we do to be saved?” How thankful we should be for this last message of salvation, and how willing and anxious to bear the truth to others! It has been my privilege the past thirteen months to hold four series of meetings,—two in Los Angeles, Cal.; one in Phoenix, Ariz.; and the last, closing May 31, in Sacramento, Cal.,—271 evening services altogether. The congregation ranged from 75 to 650. The Master came very near in all the services, bringing the message home to the hearts of the people. As a result, 103 were added to the church,—ninety-seven by baptism and six by former baptism,—and fifty or more in these places were keeping the Sabbath, a number of whom have since united with the church as a result of the labors of those who were left to follow up the work. Others no doubt will follow soon. The expenses of the meetings, aside from the salaries, have amounted to $1,414.28, of which $1,354.84 has been14covered by offerings given. Literature amounting to $140.84 has been given away; $96.35 worth of books have been sold, and a club of 60 to 105 of the Signs of the Times used. The papers have been liberal in publishing accounts of the meetings, as well as printing many sermons. The following workers have been associated with the writer in these various efforts: in Los Angeles, Elder J. E. Bond, Mrs. Florence Merrill, Miss Elizabeth Carter, Mrs. Dr. Leadsworth, and Miss Olive Adams; in Phoenix, Elders G. W. Reaser, M. A. Hollister, C. D. M. Williams, and Miss Johnson; in Sacramento, Elder A. J. Osborne, Mrs. A. J. Osborne, Mrs. Mina Mann, Mrs. L. E. Corum, and Mrs. R. Jackson. The blessed spirit of seeking after God for the outpouring of his Spirit has bound the hearts of the workers together, brought blessing to the people and a good harvest for the kingdom. I am thankful for a humble part in the work. My faith is strong in the truth for this time, and I have never been of better courage. Surely God will verify his promises to us, and we shall see the message quickly enlighten the whole world, and the work close in righteousness. Let us be faithful in the work that that better day may soon be ushered in, and many be saved with everlasting salvation. By request of the Nevada Mission, we shall hold a series of meetings in Reno, Nev. Any of our people having interested relatives or friends in this city, are invited to let us know their names and addresses. Address General Delivery, Reno, Nev. A. S. BOOTH.