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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 23, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 38.

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Canada

By William H. Thurston

At the last session of the General Conference it was recommended that Elder O. K. Butler, of Walla Walla, Wash., make Montreal his field of labor; but as he could not move until the first of September, it was thought best for me to unite with the church in Montreal in labor during July and August. This I did, and I have enjoyed the work, and the Lord has blessed the efforts of the church. During August three persons cast their lot with us, and began the observance of the Sabbath. Several others are convinced of the truth, but have not yet sufficient courage and faith to obey.
A considerable amount of reading-matter has been placed in the hands of the people in Montreal by our faithful colporteurs and other church-members during the past year, and many are reading the message for this time. When these people realize the importance of heeding the exhortation, and claim the promise of the Saviour (Matt. 6:33), “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you,” they will keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. The outlook for the work in Montreal is hopeful, and the believers are all of good courage.
The new church building is well located,and supplies a long-felt need in this great city, the metropolis of Canada. We bespeak for Elder Butler and family a hearty welcome and faithful co-operation by the Montreal church.
The practical piety of the church, truth lived and imparted, the proclamation of the gospel by the minister from the pulpit, followed with house-to-house work, the placing of the message in the homes of the people in printed form, all accompanied with faith and prayer, will certainly bear fruit to the glory of God. We are messengers with a message, and we are debtors to the world for the truth the people so much need. We are in the last days of human history and of the gospel work, and faithfulness should characterize every believer in the third angel’s message.
W. H. THURSTON.