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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 30, 1872

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 39, No. 7.

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JAMES ERTZENBERGER

By JAMES ERTZENBERGER

Switzerland.

My letter of Nov. 28 made you acquainted with the state of things in Switzerland, and the steps which were taken to spread the truth.
Nov. 17, I came to this place to give a course of lectures. The way being open, I commenced lecturing, Dec. 6. But on account of Christmas and New-Year's I was obliged to omit a few lectures, but shall now continue regularly.
I commenced lectures in the meantime at another place near by. The attendance at this town is regularly from seventy to eighty persons. Their attention is good, but is still better in the other place. There the number of listeners is increasing. At first there were about one hundred and ten persons, but at our last lecture there were about one hundred and fifty, a large number, considering the circumstances. They are very attentive, and it cheers the heart to see them listening to the word spoken. I have no doubt the Lord is in the work, and hope a few will be reached, to become obedient to the word of God. May the Lord help, and open hearts more and more for his holy word and the influence of the Holy Spirit.
I have not tested them on the Sabbath question yet. That will decide. May I have wisdom from on high to speak the word, and to proclaim the last message of mercy to a fallen world!
I have to attend the weekly meetings of the few Sabbath-keepers of this place. And I can say we have some very good seasons. May the Lord be greatly praised for his great mercies he is bestowing on us. Pray for us, and for your brother, striving to overcome.

JAMES ERTZENBERGER

Chaux de fonds (Ct. of Neuchatel), Dec. 25, 1871.
P. S. Letters will be received by addressing me as formerly at Tramelan (Jura bernois), Switzerland.