D. T. BOURDEAU by Daniel T. Bourdeau

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 5, 1874

D. T. BOURDEAU

By Daniel T. Bourdeau

Illinois.

I organized a Bible-class and Sabbath-school at Wedron, and left fifteen keeping the Sabbath. I believe that many more will be added to their numbers if they are faithful, learn the lesson of self-reliance, and make experiments in testing the merits of present truth by individual effort in the performance of the various duties it enjoins.

We have spent much of our time for the past two weeks in the neighborhood of Bro. Bernard, a French brother in Serena. His wife and one of his sisters have taken a firm stand on the truth, amid much opposition. God bless these dear souls. Our stay with them was pleasant. Truly the leaven of truth has been working in this neighborhood, and those who have almost despaired of seeing anything accomplished among the French have reason to take courage and labor on patiently.

While we were in this neighborhood, Bro. Bernard’s renter, an Englishman, died of lung fever. I was with him much during his sickness. He had been to some of our meetings, and was under conviction. He thoroughly confessed his sins and found mercy. For days he enjoyed peace of mind and sweet communion with God. The special blessings we enjoyed while laboring for this man inspired in us a greater desire to do all that in us lies to save perishing men. I preached his funeral sermon yesterday.

We are on our way to St. Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois. This will be our post-office address until further notice. It was with tender feelings and gratitude that we parted with the church at Serena, who have done all they could to make us comfortable and happy. May God’s blessing attend them as they perform the increased work that is rolled upon them by new openings to do good.

D. T. BOURDEAU

Chicago, Ill., April 22, 1874.