Minnesota by A. V. Olson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 4, 1908

Minnesota

By A. V. Olson

ALEXANDRIA.—A successful tent effort was conducted here last summer by Elders C. L. Emmerson and E. M. Chapman. At the close of this effort Brother Emmerson was compelled to leave on account of failing health, and I was asked to take his place.

With the exception of a few weeks, we have been here ever since. At times we have felt tempted to leave for a newer and more promising field, but by the help of God we have labored on. Public meetings have been held; regular weekly Bible readings have been conducted in many homes; scores of visits have been made, and thousands of pages of tracts, papers, and books have been placed in the hands of the people. Now when we see a number of precious souls rejoicing in this glorious truth—ready for the heavenly garner—as the result of our efforts, we feel that our toil has not been in vain. To us these souls are “pearls of great price.” Words can not describe the joy that fills our hearts when we see sinners turning to God, and we know that likewise there is joy in heaven.

As there are a number of Scandinavians in this place who do not understand the English language, some work has been done for them in their own tongue, with the result that three are keeping the Sabbath.

A. V. OLSON.