p. 17 | Spain by Frank S. Bond

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jul 23, 1908

Spain

By Frank S. Bond

VALENCIA.—We are thankful to be able to report advancement in the work in Spain. Last Sabbath morning at nine o’clock, the few brethren in Valencia and other believers assembled in our meeting hall. From here we went about two miles into the country, to a pretty little grove of poplars and bamboo, on the banks of the River Turia. After my brother had, in a few words, presented the significance and importance of baptism, it was my privilege to administer this sacred rite to eight precious souls. We believe these arose to walk in newness of life. Most of this fruit is a direct result of the series of meetings which my brother and I have carried on here during the past two months. There

are several others who have expressed a desire to unite with God’s people and to obey his truth.

We are convinced that a new era has dawned upon this work in Spain, and that hereafter we shall see much greater advancement in this field. Our constant and earnest prayer is that more ministerial help may soon be sent to us, to assist in opening up the work in the numerous big cities. Here is a population of about eighteen millions, with only two ministerial laborers to present the truth to them. To carry on a series of meetings successfully here, at least two must work together. So you can easily understand that with our present force we can not get over the country very rapidly. Of the recent converts, seven are adults, and one a girl thirteen years of age.

Our courage is good, and our determination strong to press the battle with greater diligence than ever before. We ask an interest in the prayers of God’s people for the success of his work in this idolatrous land.

FRANK S. BOND.