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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 2, 1901

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 14.

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LOUISIANA

By M. G. Huffman

I HAVE been in Louisiana a little over one year. I came here by request of the leading brethren, and began my work at Delhi, Jan. 17, 1900. From there I went to Bastrop, and labored in and near that city from February 1 to July 3. I have labored at Marthaville, Mansfield, Mangham, Alto, and held one series of meetings about seven miles south of Delhi. With the exception of Marthaville and Mansfield, I labored alone, as far as ministerial help is concerned. I found bitter prejudice at all those places; but I am happy to say that most of the prejudice has given way to a favorable impression concerning the views held and taught by us as a people. At the two first-named places I held meetings on coming into this State. I have lately visited Delhi and Bastrop, and the Methodist, Baptist, and Presbyterians invited me to preach in their churches. I accepted the invitations, and spoke to large congregations.
In God's strength and wisdom, I have tried faithfully to warn the people of the coming doom upon a wicked world, and the necessary preparation that must be made to meet Jesus at His soon coming. As the result of efforts put forth, a goodly number have decided to walk in the light of the Third Angel's Message, and many others are deeply interested. I have delivered 230 discourses, held 47 Bible readings, made nearly 300 visits, put into the hands of the people nearly 2,000 pages of tracts, sold about $65 worth of books, received 13 subscriptions for the REVIEW AND HERALD (nearly all for one year), received, in contributions $130, also, in cash and pledges, nearly $40 for the new tent which the General Conference sent to be used in this part of the State.
I have enjoyed my labors in Louisiana, and I praise the Lord for His goodness toward me, in giving me strength and wisdom for the work. I have gained experiences while here for which I am thankful.
May God bless the work in Louisiana.
M. G. HUFFMAN.