Visiting Old Friends by J. W. Watt

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 21, 1912

Visiting Old Friends

By J. W. Watt

ON the evening of September 13, my wife and I received a telegram calling us to Claude, Tex. Our daughter, who was visiting there, had met with a serious accident. While this sad experience called us from home, we had some pleasant visits on our way back to Pennsylvania.

I saw once more the old homestead in Jasper County, Missouri, where father settled forty years ago. I had the privilege of preaching in the school district where in 1874 I first heard this truth. We also visited friends in Nevada, Mo., and met a number of persons who accepted the truth through my efforts during the early years of my ministry. They are still rejoicing in "the blessed hope." While there, I held two services in the First-day Adventist church where I was converted to God.

What a glorious message we have! May the Lord soon come in mighty power, and the saints be gathered home, is my prayer. J. W. WATT.