Western Oregon by W. F. MARTIN

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 15, 1908

Western Oregon

By W. F. MARTIN

Soon after the Missoula (Mont.) conference, I closed my work in Montana and came to Oregon. My first work in this conference was at Cottage Grove. The people there have recently erected a small church, which is one of the neatest and best arranged little buildings I have seen. I was there almost a week, but as the outside attendance was small, I thought best to close the meetings.

From Cottage Grove, I went to Roseburg. There is a growing company of our people at that place. Soon after I arrived, some people who had recently moved into the neighborhood asked one of the brethren to read a pamphlet written by Wriggles against the Sabbath. He promised, on condition that they would attend a review of the book by myself. I took two evenings for the

review, following it by a short series of cottage meetings. At the close of these meetings six adults took their stand for the truth, among them the man who lent them the book. “We can do nothing against the truth.”

From Roseburg I attended the camp-meeting at St. Johns. There I met all the laborers of western Oregon, and by their kind greetings and hospitality I was made to feel welcome. I was asked to take part in the work among the young people, as well as in the other work. We had a blessed meeting. A large number of the young people gave their hearts to God and were baptized.

In company with Brother and Sister Pettit, Brother Henry Dicksen, and my family, I went to Falls City for a tent effort. The attendance was fair. Six were added to the church—four by baptism, and two by profession of faith. We are now at Dallas, but intend to close our meeting to-morrow night. The interest has been good. A number of times our thirty-by-fifty-foot tent would scarcely seat the people. The Presbyterian minister and the Catholic priest have spoken against the Sabbath. I reviewed them before good audiences. Thus far seven adults have taken a stand for the truth. Others are deeply interested. Brother Dicksen will remain for a time to carry on the work. This has been a pleasant summer for me. God has blessed my labors. My courage is good, and I am anxious to give my whole life and energy to this message.

W. F. MARTIN.