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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jul 20, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 29.

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South Mississippi

By James Bellinger; Carrie Bellinger

May 1, 1905, our tent was pitched in Lumberton, and we, in company with Elder Shaeffer, held meetings for about three weeks. As the result, one precious soul gave himself to God, and went forward in baptism. This young man has a good education, and desires to work for the Lord. We believe he will make a good worker in the cause of God. We thank the Lord for at least one soul who is willing to surrender all to him.
June 1 we moved our tent to Hattiesburg, a town of about eleven hundred inhabitants. Brother S. C. Coltrin, a faithful Bible worker from California, has been laboring here for about four months, and as a result several have taken their stand for the truth. Some have decided to obey since we came with the tent. Our attendance has been very small for such a large place. However, we hope to organize a company of about eighteen before we leave this place, and Brother Coltrin expects that a few for whom he is doing personal work will obey. To God be all the praise.
Last Sabbath we were at Ellisville, where the church celebrated the ordinance of the Lord's house. There were thirteen church-members present, and seven visitors. The day was spent in singing, praying, and talking of the goodness of the Lord. The Spirit of God came down in a remarkable manner, and all returned to their homes with a greater determination to serve God, and live better Christian lives than ever before.
Our courage is good, and we feel to praise God that we can have a part in this good work. We are glad to see the work going in all parts of the world, and believe that it will soon be finished, and Jesus will come. We are living in solemn times, and must make our calling and election sure. We need the prayers of all God's children. We want to be faithful in holding up the standard of truth at this end of the line.
JAMES BELLINGER, CARRIE BELLINGER.