p. 366 | NEW YORK by G. B. Thompson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 4, 1901

NEW YORK.

By G. B. Thompson

SINCE the General Conference we have been very busy planning the work for the summer in harmony with the light which came to us from day to day during that remarkable gathering of the Lord's people. We are thankful for the many evidences of the blessing of the Lord in His precious work. All our laborers are of good courage, and have taken hold of the work with renewed earnestness and zeal. Six tents will be run in the Conference this summer, all in new fields, and we are hopeful for a large ingathering of souls. It has been particularly encouraging of late to see the marked increase in missionary work in the churches, and tracts and papers are being circulated everywhere.

We are planning to labor this summer especially in the interest of the canvassing work, and everything possible will be done to put the old-time spirit into this important branch of the Master's work. We recently closed a general meeting, which was followed by an institute, conducted by the State agent; and as a result, several persons entered the field as canvassers. The Spirit of God was present in power in this meeting: some saw the truth on the Sabbath for the first time, and five were baptized. Other meetings are appointed, which we expect will be attended with like good results.

The past year witnessed a marked increase in tithe and offerings. Contributions for the work in mission fields were more than double those of the year previous. The dear brethren and sisters throughout the Conference are deeply interested in the foreign work, and we expect them to give liberally to extend the news of the Saviour's return.

During the winter we disposed of many copies of “Christ's Object Lessons,” and forwarded the proceeds to help liquidate the debt on the South Lancaster Academy. We expect to push the work vigorously during the summer, and share with others in that jubilee song of freedom from debt which we hope will soon be sung by the faithful in Israel.

We are thankful for the blessing of God with us in the work. Our courage and hope were never better. This message is from heaven; it will soon triumph. We can see the pillar of cloud leading on, and are determined to follow. We are expecting a good camp-meeting in the fall. The time and place will soon be announced. We hope that this field, where so many battles have been fought for the message, will be remembered at the throne of grace.

G. B. THOMPSON.