W. H. SEBASTIAN by W. H. Sebastian

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 4, 1907

W. H. SEBASTIAN

By W. H. Sebastian

Georgia

ATLANTA.—In January we entered the Gate City of the South to begin labor for a long and much-neglected field. It was sad, indeed, as we looked over our new field to realize that about sixty-five thousand of my race in the city and over a million in the State are groping in darkness. We recalled the text, “Darkness shall cover the earth, and in darkness the people.”

There is not one building in the State to which these poor souls can be invited to be taught the word of truth. House-to-house work alone is too slow for much progress in so large a city, although the attendance at our cottage meetings ranges from five to nineteen.

On the third of January I spoke to about fifty persons at the Evangelical Christian church. About sixty-four counties have not yet been entered. If memorials are not erected that these thousands can hear the word, what excuse can we give for our neglect of Georgia, when it faces us in the judgment?

We are glad to say that the Southern Missionary Society at North Station, Nashville, Tenn., has undertaken to raise money for a building at this place. The Southern Missionary Society is also helping the Georgia Conference in the way of supporting the work. We are glad to see Ps. 133:1 being fulfilled. “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”

Who will add to their treasure in heaven by lending a helping hand and sacrificing of their means to help with a building in this great city of darkness and sin?

Address all contributions to the Southern Missionary Society, or Mrs. W. H. Sebastian, church treasurer, 401 Chapel St., Atlanta, Ga., stating that they are for the building in Atlanta.