Sabbath-Keeping in Oregon
By Sister O. E. McCord
SISTER O. E. McCORD writes from Clackamas Co., Oregon: It may not be uninteresting to the brethren and sisters to know that my husband and self are also striving, though so far away from others of like faith, to honor and revere by our example the holy rest-day of the Lord our God. I thank the Lord that he ever put it into the heart of a kind friend to send us some tracts that led us to investigate this very important subject. We commenced keeping the Sabbath two years ago this coming July; and though we have met very great opposition from those from whom we had expected better things, yet we have been enabled by the grace of God to hold fast the truth according to his word. We are entirely alone, as there are none of like faith in this valley that we are aware of. We have not hesitated, whenever opportunity offered, to converse with those whom we met, and to distribute tracts to those who would receive them. Some entirely refuse to read them. Some who have been willing to read have confessed that what they present is the truth, and that they ought to act as well as believe; yet thus far they show no disposition to come out and face the certain opposition of the world. I have thought if it were possible for some one to come and personally set the truth before the people it might effect something toward forming a church here. If any Sabbath-keepers who are searching for new homes should conclude to take so long a journey, I think they might find comfortable homes here. The climate is mild, and is said to be in many respects more pleasant than the climate of California. I think the example and influence of a devoted band of Sabbath-keepers would go far toward spreading the truth among those who are now living in a state of indifference. We realize our lonely position, and humbly pray for aid from the Lord who is able to defend and protect all who will come unto him. Pray for us, that we may at last overcome every sin and hindrance, and enter into that holy city, where we may behold the face of Him who bore our sins that we might have eternal life.