C. F. MARVIN by C. F. Marvin

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Aug 25, 1904

C. F. MARVIN

By C. F. Marvin

California

Los ANGELES.—Sunday evening, July 10, the first of a series of meetings conducted by Brother William Simpson, was held in the Simpson Auditorium, which seats two thousand people. The service was well advertised, and the house was filled to overflowing, the subject being the millennium, or binding of Satan. Although the rent was seventy-five dollars for one night, it proved to be a good investment, as it gave prominence and character to our work at the very first, and the people contributed about half of the expense that night.

The next evening the meetings were opened in our big tent at the corner of 7th and Spring Streets, in the very heart of the city. Not half of the people could find seats, and the two center sections of the tent were put in, making it the size used on the camp-ground, one hundred and ten feet, seating two thousand persons. This is filled every night, and Sunday nights many are unable to obtain seats. The Los Angeles church hold their Sabbath meetings at the tent, and are being greatly blessed as they take part in the work. Thus far Elder Simpson has done most of the speaking, Elder Healy not being well enough to take part, but the Lord has heard prayer for his servant, and Elder Healy is now able to take his part of the work. The daily papers give favorable reports, and the very best of interest is shown by the people. The discourses are given in a forcible and convincing manner, the speaker demonstrating everything by means of a large blackboard and a variety of charts, etc.

Some are attending from other towns as far out as Long Beach and San Pedro. Over eight hundred dollars has been contributed toward the expense of the meetings. Of this about three hundred and fifty dollars was raised by the Los Angeles church to start the work. Jewelry has also been given by those who felt impressed to help spread the truth, but had not the money to give. Several hundred dollars' worth of our books and tracts have been sold.

A few evenings ago Elder Simpson requested those who were convinced that they had listened to the truth during the meetings to rise, and about three hundred arose. It is known that between eighty and one hundred of these have recently begun to observe the Sabbath. Among these is an ex-monk, formerly a member of the Congregation of the Holy Cross. He has signified his intention to help carry this message.

The meetings will continue until camp-meeting, when we shall expect a special blessing for us all.