E. J. VAN HORN by E. J. Van Horn

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 1, 1906

E. J. VAN HORN

By E. J. Van Horn

Ohio

LAURA.—Nov. 1, 1905, I was called by this church to hold a few meetings. Soon after my arrival I learned that I was on the old battle-field where D. M. Canright had been called twice to crush out the third angel's message, and put to flight the few believers that were here. He talked terribly about Sister White, and also assailed the Sabbath and Sabbath-keepers as Judaizers keeping the Jewish Sabbath. The churches consolidated and hired him to make his second visit to destroy the seeds of truth which had been sown here.

A few dear souls stood firm, although with sad hearts because of the way the truth was ridiculed and contempt heaped upon them as believers in such heresy. To-day, however, the little company are full of hope and courage, the dear Lord having added some precious souls to their number.

The family who entertained Mr. Canright, and paid freely of their money to bring him here, are to-day sound in the faith of Seventh-day Adventists. The oldest daughter was chief operator in the telephone exchange. She notified the company that she would not be in the office on the Sabbath any more. This created quite a stir, and revived the old spirit of opposition, so we have had a most earnest struggle to rescue a few souls; but all to the praise and glory of God.

The Sabbath-school has been increased from ten or twelve members to thirty-five or forty members. We have had two baptisms, and expect others to follow soon. The dragon is wroth, but the third angel's message has power to reach hearts, and lead them to obey, in spite of the severest opposition. Dear brethren and sisters, begin at once to review the old landmarks, and rejoice because the third angel's message is stronger than any apostate from the truth.