Washington, D. C by J. S. Washburn

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

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

WE have very much to encourage us in our work in this city. Last Sabbath seven persons were baptized in the Memorial church.

The Washington building fund, according to the list published on page 20 has now reached the sum of $64,447.87, which leaves only $35,552.13 yet to be raised. A neat leaflet will soon be sent to the readers of the REVIEW, containing pictures of the buildings now occupied by our workers. We will gladly supply these leaflets for others who may be interested.

We earnestly hope that all pledges to this fund can be paid by the time of the General Conference. There are quite a number of pledges yet unpaid. We are hoping that we shall soon receive a large number of one-thousand-dollar donations, and that our people everywhere will make a united effort to close up this work immediately.

Note the following letter:—

“BISBEE, ARIZ., March 6, 1905.”

“DEAR BROTHER: I note with interest the growing fund for the memorials at Washington, D. C. May all our people rally till this work is done. If all would give a lift now of one dollar a week until General Conference opens, how easily it would be finished, and the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund closed up before the conference. If it were done by General Conference, May 11, I believe God would manifest his blessed presence and approval by coming in glory and power, and filling the places fitted for his presence, as he did when Solomon’s first temple was finished. O, may it be so! If all goes well, from now till May 11, I will give one dollar a week till conference opens. May God bless you all there in the work of God. . . .”

“Yours in love,

“WALTER HARPER.”

Other interesting and encouraging letters have been received from many contributors.

J. S. WASHBURN.