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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 25, 1904

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 8.

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Scotland

By W. B. Scott

For the past three months Brethren Haining and Brown and myself have been canvassing in Dundee, and the Lord has gone before us in a remarkable manner. At times our sales have not been so large as in other places, but it was never my privilege to see such a reaching out after truth as is manifest here.
Some time ago Brother Haining found a man in his work who was suffering with blood poison in his arm. Thinking that we might be able to help him, we called later and gave him some treatment; he was much relieved, and urged us to come again. This was followed by Bible studies and a call to speak in the Railway Mission, and as a result regular meetings are now being held in his house, attended by a number of his friends and churchmen.
Through a lady with whom we have been holding readings we became acquainted with fourteen young men who had been recently converted. These young men had secured a small hall in the city, where they meet regularly three times each week for prayer and Bible study, and they asked us to join them and assist them in their study. This we gladly did, and they have now accepted many phases of the truth for this time. In our study last night we touched upon the first angel’s message, and a number of them expressed a desire that they might be used by God to give this message to the world, and we have faith to believe this will soon be true. Brethren, pray for us that we may have wisdom from on high to lead these bright young minds, and not mar the work of God. Pray for the work in Scotland, and work while you pray, that this message may soon go with the loud cry of the third angel. If any of you could send us some clean tracts, they would be greatly appreciated, and would be very helpful in the work.
January 10-19 a workers’ meeting was held in Glasgow, and at the close of our devotional service each morning a canvassers’ class was conducted. Brethren Dyer and Montieth, the two oldest agents in this field, assisted in giving instruction, and all greatly appreciated the help received from their experience. After the class, two hours each day were devoted to putting the instruction into practical experience. Twenty-three of our faithful canvassers were present, and the Lord came especially near and blessed in our meetings. Brother O. A. Olsen was with us during the entire time, and Brother Sisley, the manager of the publishing house, was present the last three days of the meeting, and their words of counsel and encouragement were especially appreciated. All have returned to their work with renewed courage.
W. B. SCOTT, Gen. Agent.