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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 16, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 11.

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Scotland

By W. A. Westworth

Good news comes to us from Brother Miller at Perth. Several have taken their stand for the message, and the clouds that have made the work there difficult are breaking away. Others are interested, and we believe that erelong a substantial company will be formed at this town.
Last Sabbath at Glasgow there were three who kept their first Sabbath. Thus we have evidence of the presence of our Leader in this large center; and there the work, though difficult, is steadily gaining ground, and we trust that the fruit may continually abound to the praise of the glory of his grace.
Brother Leadingham, who received the truth in Hongkong, writing from Paisley, tells of the way in which the Lord is blessing his efforts to spread the gospel as it is in Jesus. One evening each week is spent with the tracts in regular work, and many of the people are ready and anxious for a change of tracts, and are desirous of knowing the truth. Brother Leadingham also sends us the name of a sister who has accepted the message and is keeping the Sabbath. Another canvasser sends the glad news of one more soul whom, under God, he has been the means of leading to see the true day of rest. Again we ask, Does canvassing pay? Eternity will tell.
Good reports of strong courage come to us from Brother Ness at Inverness. Combining Bible work with his book work, he finds many who can be helped; and as they come in contact with the man, and then with the book, they want to know more. So additional orders are being given, and souls are being led nearer to their Maker.
An indirect report from the workers near Stirling tells of opposition and awakened interest. A sister has been found there who for some time has been keeping the Sabbath of the Lord as the result of Bible study.
We recently called at the Life Boat Mission, run by Brother Black in Glasgow. We were pleased to see the renewed faith and confidence of BrotherBlack, and to hear him express his confidence in the message. At the dinner hour we were privileged to see about fifty hungry little urchins get a farthing dinner—no, not that, but a dinner worth several pennies for a farthing.
Monday, November 21, the paper workers in Glasgow met in the church vestry, and talked over the work in that city. Glasgow was divided into regular divisions, and each one was allotted territory in which to work.
The work in Edinburgh still shows evidences of interest, and we can not but believe that there will be more added to the number who rejoice in the truth. So far, we can report that there are, as the result of the work of the past few weeks since the latter part of the tent season, seven adults and five children who have decided to obey, and there are a number deeply exercised over the matter.
Brother Taylor has begun the work of canvassing the shops in Edinburgh for “Patriarchs and Prophets,” and reports some interesting visits. Report from Kirkcaldy of another accession to the faith cheers our hearts.
As a field, we have much to be thankful for. May we continually realize the responsibilities that rest upon us, and press on to ultimate triumph.
W. A. WESTWORTH.