Jefferson District, Cal.
By J. D. Rice
CLOSED meetings in this place April 16th. On account of rains, general sickness in the neighborhood, and being called away twice myself, the meetings have been so broken up that it has been impossible to keep up any general interest. We have endeavored to do the best we could under the circumstances, and feel that the work has not been in vain. A number of books and pamphlets have been sold, and tracts and periodicals distributed. Two families have the weekly visits of the SIGNS. We think these will embrace the truth. They are still candidly investigating, and will see the light if they are willing to walk in it. Others also manifest some interest, and to say the least are friendly towards us, and have freely extended their hospitality. We hope God may reward them by helping them to see his truth, and be sanctified and saved through it. (Jno. 17:17.) I did not deem it advisable to continue the meetings longer, but will endeavor to watch that which is ripening up for the garner, believing we shall gather sheaves from here by and by. Will probably return to Lake or Mendocino county, to labor, after the State Quarterly meeting. Oakland, Cal., April 23, 1882.