p. 315 | Switzerland by Daniel T. Bourdeau

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · May 21, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 20.

Switzerland.

By Daniel T. Bourdeau

BALE, CHAUX-DE-FOUDS, AND GENEVA.

SINCE my last report, I have visited Bâle and Chaux-de-Fouds, and have moved to Geneva. At Bâle I spoke once in English and once in French, and enjoyed a refreshing season in celebrating the ordinances. God graciously drew near by his good Spirit. We were cheered by the presence and good words of our dear brethren Kellogg and Coggeshall from America, which called to remembrance many interesting scenes and events in the history of this cause for more than a quarter of a century. Such interviews are truly encouraging, and make us long for the grand reunion of saints at Christ's coming.

At Chaux-de-Fouds seventeen persons decided to be immersed at their earliest opportunity. There are over twenty new converts at that point. Brethren Albert and Ademar Vuilleumier kindly aided us in moving to Geneva. Brother Albert Vuilleumier has now gone to Piedmont, Italy, to lead out in the work of colportage; and Brother Ademar Vuilleumier engages in the same kind of work in this city.

This is an important point. Here all the nationalities of Europe are represented. Great wisdom, patience, and persevering effort, and the blessing of God, will be required to make the enterprise a success. Pray for us.

D. T. BOURDEAU.

Chantepaulet 12, Geneva, April 21.