Texas by Methuselah Jones

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 26, 1914

Texas

By Methuselah Jones

EL PASO.—We are glad to report progress in the work among the colored people of this city. Our hearts go out in gratitude to God as we see indications that his Spirit is working among us in directing his closing work in the earth.

On September 19 seven persons gave their names as candidates for baptism. We went out some distance in the country, to an ideal place, which we are free to use for baptism at any time. We are of good courage in spite of adversity, for “hitherto hath the Lord helped us.”

For the quarter ended September 30, our little company of fifteen gave $19.60 for foreign missions, while the tithe amounted to $53.87, making a total of $73.47. All our people have not yet learned to give, but we are hoping much for the future, and trust that the quarter soon to close will show a substantial gain in this matter.

We have been doing much in house-to-house work, holding Bible readings, and distributing literature, but the way is closing up for this. Now is the time to work for the colored people in the South, for the field is becoming more difficult each day. Send us help, for doors are closing, our hands are full, our hearts are anxious, and we are handicapped in many ways. We should have a church school, for our young people are slipping away from us; but this seems impossible financially. However, we are praying that the way may open, and that God will gather out from among the honest-hearted a remnant people to call the Redeemer blessed.

METHUSELAH JONES.