p. 18 | Barcelona, Spain by Walter G. Bond

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 30, 1907

Barcelona, Spain

By Walter G. Bond

THURSDAY, April 18, just at noon I boarded a steamer in the Barcelona harbor, and started for the city of Valencia. All the afternoon the weather was exceptionally fine, but about sundown we met a severe storm, which lasted all night, and caused almost every one on board to have the unpleasant experience of being seasick. We landed in Valencia the next morning about five o’clock. I was glad to find my brother and his family well and nicely located. They have been laboring in that city since the fifteenth of last September, and God has blessed their efforts. The evening of my arrival we had a good meeting, after which several who had begun to obey the truth manifested a desire to be baptized.

Early Sabbath morning we all met on the shore of the Mediterranean, in whose waters six dear souls were buried with their Lord in baptism—three men and three women. There were, perhaps, no less than one hundred congregated to witness the scene; but all were orderly, and gave the best of attention. Several others were anxious to be baptized, but it was thought best for them to wait a little longer.

Immediately after the baptism the ordinances of the Lord’s house were celebrated. God’s presence was manifest in a marked manner, and all seemed deeply impressed. In the afternoon twenty-five gathered at my brother’s home for Sabbath-school, all of whom seemed to enjoy the study. We hope and earnestly pray that the work started in this city may develop a zealous company. We are thankful for the privilege of being co-laborers with Christ, and for his kind, protecting care over our lives.

WALTER G. BOND.