The Message in Great Britain by E. E. ANDROSS

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Dec 5, 1907

The Message in Great Britain

By E. E. ANDROSS

E. E. ANDROSS

It is with pleasure that we report very substantial and ever-increasing progress in the work of the third angel's message in the British Union Conference. The work of seed sowing has been faithfully carried forward for more than twenty-nine years; and during this time much has been done by our dear brethren in America to place the work in this field on a substantial basis by the liberal supply of laborers and means; all of which is very gratefully acknowledged.

During the year 1905, six churches were organized, 248 persons were baptized, and ten were received by vote. In 1906, seven churches were organized, 276 persons baptized, and thirty-three received by vote. The tithe for 1906 was $23,147.53, and the offerings amounted to $3,641. The gain in tithes over 1905 was $3,417.72, and in offerings $1,524.61. At the close of 1906 we had a membership of 1,727.

The prospect is favorable for a larger increase financially and numerically during the present year than we have had in the past. In every part of the field the cause of truth is onward. We are now reaping some of the fruit from the large amount of literature that has been distributed in the past. One most encouraging feature is the fact that we frequently hear of people who have embraced the truth from the reading of our paper or a tract; and these often prove to be very substantial and earnest people. This is a new experience for such a conservative country as is this. We take it as an evidence that angels of God have gone out before us and prepared the hearts of many for the truth; and we are now encouraged to believe that soon we shall see the work going with mighty power.

The Lord is blessing our efforts to establish the work in the Catholic portion of Ireland, and we hope soon to have a church organized in Dublin.

In Scotland the work is moving forward with a new impetus. From the land of John Knox we hope to see many young men and women go forth, actuated by the same spirit that inspired that fearless soldier of the cross in his warfare against evil, to engage in the last fearful conflict and to sound the last invitation of mercy. The past year has witnessed many more accessions to the faith than any previous one. Though the people move slowly, they are generally of sterling character, and prove to be strong supporters of the cause of truth when they have once embraced it.

No more earnest, zealous, and faithful people can be found anywhere than are espousing the cause of truth in the principality of Wales. Thus far they have taken the lead in home missionary work. The two tent efforts conducted this season have proved quite fruitful. Brother Reed has taken up the study of the Welsh language with a view to laboring among the Welsh-speaking people. We are also getting out some literature in that language.

Our publishing house and health food factory have been removed to Stanborough Park, and Wednesday, October 2, our college opened with an attendance of fifty-six. Since then it has increased to about seventy students. With scarcely an exception, the young people have given themselves to the work of God, and are seeking a preparation for efficient service.

We were never of better courage in the Lord, and our confidence in the truth of the third angel's message is unbounded. Gladly we consecrate our lives and our substance to its advancement, believing that very soon we shall realize the fulfilment of our fondest hopes.

London N, England.