Among the French by D. T. BOURDEAU

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 10, 1874

Among the French.

By D. T. BOURDEAU

We have met the bitterest opposition in Illinois since closing our last report. One man has urged to have the ax and gun used on us. These threats intimidate some. But we do not mean to be frightened and run from the work. Prejudice is wearing away with some. Three or four families are convinced on the Sabbath and see the importance of thorough conversion. The cause is reviving among our American brethren, who are awakening somewhat to the missionary work. Three or four new testimonies have been given in meetings. We also hold a few meetings each week at Indian Creek among Americans, three miles from this place.

Reports by private letters from the French in Wisconsin are encouraging. A brother writes under the date of January 4:—

“We are much encouraged to learn that there is an opening for the work of present truth in Illinois, and pray that you may be strengthened and greatly blessed. Since you left us, our meetings have been abundantly blessed. Praise the Lord. We have realized the presence of the Holy Spirit, especially in the exercise of prayer, in which all take part, even the children. We bless God for peace and union, and hope that He who has commenced a good work in us will finish it unto the day of Christ.”

D. T. BOURDEAU.

Serena, La Salle Co., Ill., Jan. 27, 1874.