Progress of the Cause by A. C. Bourdeau

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 14, 1871

Progress of the Cause.

By A. C. Bourdeau

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Vermont.

LAST Friday, the 24th inst., I drove my horses and carriage from Bordoville to Jericho, thirty miles, over a very muddy road. In the evening, held a meeting in Bro. Roscoe's house, spoke on holding fast the profession of our faith, etc. Text, Heb. 10: 23–25. The friends present heartily responded to the word spoken, with cheering testimonies. Was glad to find that one more had embraced the Sabbath since I had met with them last. The next day, Sabbath, met at the house of Bro. Bernies, spoke on the three worlds—the heavens and the earth which “were of old,” “the heavens and the earth which are now,” and the “new heavens and a new earth” which will be the final abode of the saints. 2 Pet. 3. The social meeting which followed, was profitable to all present.

Yesterday I drove thirty-six miles through the mud, to this place, and got here just in time to join my brother and several others in going two miles to Munger St. school-house, in North Middlebury, where we found about sixty who listened attentively to a discourse on the second angel's message. This was my brother's eighth discourse at that place. Having expected me last Friday, he had appointed extra meetings for last Sabbath and Sunday. He was enabled to speak three times each day, after holding evening meetings through the week. I remain with him to continue this series of meetings as long as the interest will demand.

A. C. BOURDEAU.

New Haven Mills, Vt., Feb. 27, 1871.