Spain by WALTER G. BOND.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 18, 1908

Spain

By WALTER G. BOND.

VALENCIA.— Last Sabbath was a good day for our little company in Barcelona. Before celebrating the ordinances, five new members united with us—four by baptism, and one by vote. The latter came to us from the Baptists. Three of the others came direct from the Catholic Church. All of these are heads of families. God has especially blessed some of these dear souls in gaining the victory over wine and tobacco. How thankful we are for the saving power of this gospel message! This company, with two others who were baptized earlier in the year, makes seven who have united with the Barcelona company during the present year. Another sister is ready to unite with us, but is prevented at present on account of sickness. It rejoices our hearts to see even a few souls come out of the dense darkness in which the people of this country are groping, to walk with those who “keep the commandments of God,” and have the “testimony of Jesus Christ.” We ask an interest in your prayers, that these new ones, as well as those who have been longer in the way, may be kept unspotted from the world.

Three days ago we came to this city, to be associated with my brother in some public meetings. He has been doing house-to-house work in Valencia for more than a year, but until ten days ago he had not been able to obtain a place for meetings. For the past few

weeks he has spent all his time looking for such a place. The difficulty is that there are very few who are willing to rent to Protestants, and especially for Protestant meetings. A few days ago, however, he obtained a vacant store, in which we have already held two services. The people have turned out in crowds. While the hall can accommodate only about one hundred sixty or seventy persons, fully three times this number sought admittance. It is a problem to keep order, but some manifest a deep interest. Pray that some at least of those who come may be brought to a knowledge of the truth.

Our hearts are burdened as we think of the great work that remains to be done in this country. There are hundreds of great cities and thousands of towns, which must be worked. The field is white for the harvest. Surely the Master would have more laborers in Spain. Who will come?

We are very grateful for the little organs sent us from America. These people love music. We are all enjoying good health at present except my brother, and he is able to attend to his work.

WALTER G. BOND.