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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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UPPER COLUMBIA

By W. F. Martin

Three weeks before the special season of prayer, I went to Boise, Idaho, and held one-week's meeting in the church at that place. The attendance and interest were good. Then I spent a short time visiting scattered Sabbath-keepers down the Boise valley. There was at one time a good church near Meridian, but it has been broken up by removals. A few, however, remain to hold up the light of present truth. The Week of Prayer was a precious season to the Boise church. Two meetings were held each day,—one in the forenoon, at which time the reading for the day was given; then preaching service in the evening. Good audiences attended the evening services, the house being well filled each time, and often packed to its utmost capacity. Three were added to the church—two by baptism. At the closing service, which was held Monday evening, I spoke to a crowded house on Spiritualism. It was gratifying to see such a large audience listen so attentively to the truth on this subject.
When the legislature convened, I was earnestly requested by the members of the Boise church to return, as a Sunday bill had been introduced in the Senate. In harmony with this request, I spent two weeks there, working in the interest of religious liberty. Sufficient copies of the Sentinel were taken to furnish both houses during the session. These were placed on the desks each Monday morning. I also went before the committee to which the bill was referred, and spoke against the measure. A strong effort was made to pass the bill, but it was indefinitely postponed by the committee of the whole. One senator, speaking against the measure, declared that Sunday is not the Sabbath day, but that Saturday is the true day for worship.
From Boise, I came to Blackfoot, and am holding meetings in the court house. The attendance and interest are good. One minister has spoken against the Sabbath. I reviewed him before a large audience. Three have taken a stand for the truth, and several others are much interested. With preaching and visiting, my time is fully occupied. My courage is good. W. F. MARTIN.