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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 8, 1906

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 6.

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California

By Wm. Simpson

It has been some time since I have reported to the REVIEW, so I will send a few lines to-night, believing that our brethren who love this blessed truth will rejoice with us in the progress of the message.
I have just closed a two months’ effort in the city of San Diego, Cal. The Spirit of the Lord accompanied the presentation of the truth in that place, and about seventy precious souls accepted present truth. I had the privilege of burying fifty-four in baptism at the close of the meetings, and expect to return soon to baptize others. It rejoices our hearts to see many of these preparing themselves to help us spread a knowledge of this blessed truth to the world.
At present I am at my home at Tropico, taking a much-needed rest before starting another effort in some of our cities. In this land of sunshine we can hold tent-meetings the year round. For over a year I have been using the large camp-meeting pavilion, which is one hundred and ten feet long, and have literally worn it out. It was so badly worn that it was not worth moving away, so I sold the top for five dollars. This will start a fund for a new tent, which will cost about three hundred and fifty dollars, to be used in working the large cities of southern California. I already have fifty dollars raised for such a tent. Should any of our brethren wish a part in such a tent that would give character to our work in the large cities, we would appreciate any contributions that are sent. I go to Santa Barbara in the morning to plan to enter that city soon with the message. I trust that our new tent may be ready for the next effort.
Speaking every evening has been rather wearing on me, but I feel quite well again after a few weeks’ rest with my family, and am of good courage in the Lord to start in again wherever he may direct. I thank the dear Lord for a part in the closing work of the gospel, and realize something of the terrible responsibility that rests upon us who know this truth. Brethren, pray for us. My permanent address is Tropico, Cal.
WM. SIMPSON,