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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 2, 1910

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 22.

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Delaware

By K. C. Russell

WILMINGTON.— Sabbath, May 7, I spent with the church at Wilmington, Del. It had been some time since I had visited this church, and there were many new faces in the congregation, of those who have been added to the company in recent years. One thing that greatly encouraged me was to see a number of those whom I knew years ago still loyal and earnest in their service to God. This is as it should be; for there is power in God’s Word to keep those who will obey it ever earnest and happy in his service. The Lord says of such: “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” We must remember, however, that while some will be true and loyal, others will prove unfaithful to their high calling. This unfortunate condition will always exist until the great adversary of souls has been subdued.
Three services were held with the church during my visit — Friday evening and Sabbath morning and afternoon. The meetings were all well attended. On Sabbath morning the Lord came very near, and a large number requested prayers for victory over sins that had been holding them in bondage. When an appeal was made for those to rise who proposed to be faithful in their service to God by the payment of tithe and the performance of every other Christian duty from that time forward, nearly every one present arose to his feet. We shall hope and pray that all may be true to the sacred vows thus assumed.
Sabbath afternoon I spoke on the spirit of prophecy and church organization. Opportunity was given to ask questions on these topics, and many improved the same. An effort has been made of late to undermine the faith of this church concerning these questions. The Lord helped in unveiling the sophistry and deception that lie at the foundation of the efforts of those who are seeking to tear down the precious work of God. We hope that those in this church who have been sympathizing in any way with this spirit of apostasy will assert their liberty in Christ, and not become a prey to the enemy of God’s truth.
K. C. RUSSELL.