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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Aug 17, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 33.

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Western Pennsylvania

By W. F. Schwartz

SIX MILE RUN.—The gospel tent which was pitched here June 22, has had a large attendance, and is still doing good work. The prophecies were given in full before the Sabbath question was presented. For four weeks the minister of the Church of God advertised that he would speak on the Sabbath question, and in the meanwhile he scattered tracts and published articles against us and our books. Also the Methodist Episcopal Church held a ten-day reopening meeting, in which they advertised eight different ministers; but notwithstanding all this, the interest did not abate, but the tent was filled each night. Seven sermons were then given on the different phases of the Sabbath question, so as to let all know and see the truth as it is; and we are glad to report good progress, wonderful progress, in the Lord's work.
On Sunday, August 6, we had the privilege of seeing eleven precious souls buried with their Lord in baptism, only one of whom had previously been baptized. There are also between twenty and twenty-five others who have recently begun to keep the Sabbath, some of whom are satisfied with their baptism, while others desire to be baptized in the near future. There are two residing here who hold their membership in the Altoona church, and two who hold membership in the Huntingdon church, and five others; so the prospects are good for a church organization. Surely the hand of God has led in the pitching of the tent in this place, and the field has revealed that it is ripe for the harvest. An interest has also been awakened in the many surrounding villages, and they are now calling for a tent and workers.
This work has rested heavily upon Brother F. C. Myers and my wife and myself. Surely the harvest is great, but the laborers are few. We thank our brethren and sisters for their prayers, and hope they may rejoice with us in the souls that have been won.
W. F. SCHWARTZ.