The California Tent by Dudley Marvin Canright

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, Cal. · May 6, 1875

The California Tent.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

THE Lord has given us much encouragement here the last few days. The audience and the interest have steadily increased, till now we have the tent quite well filled. All pay the deepest attention. No disturbance. Books go off quite freely. An intelligent man from New Zealand, on his way to England, came in and heard, bought a package of books, and took them with him. Another man from Southern California came in one evening, became interested, and bought some books to take home. Another man from Missouri has already sent off a package of our books to his friends East. An intelligent Dane has attended, subscribed for the Tidende, and thinks he must keep the Sabbath. So we thank God and take courage.

As usual, the ministers are doing their utmost to keep the people away. Some have been influenced by them to quit coming; but others come in to take their places.

We have made what we regard an improvement in the construction of our stand or pulpit. We raise the platform about to the level of the seats. Then we board up in front only twenty inches high. From this we raise a small pulpit large enough for the Bible and one lamp. Thus the books are brought down where the people can readily see them, and it is much more pleasant every way.

Health good, and we are hopeful in God. D. M. CANRIGHT. Stockton, Cal., May 2.