Columbus, Ohio, Mission.
By E. H. Gates
THE work in this mission is onward, and we have many evidences that God is willing to bless missionary efforts put forth in his fear. Since our camp-meeting in this city last fall, Brethren Van Horn and Randall have labored here almost constantly in canvassing and giving Bible-readings. During the winter and spring I held meetings here for a few weeks. About the first of May we rented a large hall in the city, near the capitol, where we have our State depository, reading-room, and meeting-room all on the same floor. As the result of labors here, there are from fifty to sixty in attendance at our Sabbath-meetings, including old and young, and new ones are constantly being found who are interested. Last Sabbath, June 13, we went out of the city to a beautiful stream and buried six dear souls in baptism. Several more will be baptized in the near future. Another whom we visited a few days ago promised to keep the next Sabbath. Brother Van Horn speaks to the people each Sunday night, and his meetings are well attended by interested hearers. We feel sure that the proper way to reach our cities is by personal effort in canvassing and holding Bible-readings. In our Columbus experience it is demonstrated that well directed labor will produce good fruits. We need scores of consecrated men and women who will go into our towns and cities in Ohio and give the precious truth to perishing souls.