Texas by Andrew Nelson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 2, 1905

_Texas_

By Andrew Nelson

AFTER our good camp-meeting in August, the writer, in company with his wife and Brother Hancock, came to Nacogdoches County, in eastern Texas, and pitched the tent in the country, about eight miles from the town of Nacogdoches, and began meetings.

Our meetings made quite a stir, and much opposition was raised, but we continued our work through the tent season, without any apparent results. The people, however, began to read and study their Bibles. We sold several Bibles and some books, and gave away many papers and tracts. Since taking

our tent down, we have held meetings in the schoolhouse.

We are going from home to home, reading and studying the Bible with the people, and giving them reading-matter. As a result, five families are keeping the Sabbath, and walking in all the commandments of the Lord. The prospects are good for as many more families to accept the truth in the near future.

We find that tobacco and pork are used by nearly all. Even little girls use tobacco. But we are glad to know that several persons have given it up. To do this requires a struggle, and we know that it is only by the grace of God that it can be done, and this gives us courage.

Whenever any one begins to observe the Sabbath, those who oppose the truth are again stirred to activity; but it is God's work, and it will go on to victory.

ANDREW NELSON.