p. 248 | Maine by J. B. Goodrich

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · May 31, 1883

Maine.

By J. B. Goodrich

FROM May 4th to 13th we were favored with the labors of our dear Brother Butler and wife. This coming to us was like the coming of Titus. 2 Cor. 7:6. His close, practical preaching and words of encouragement were very much needed among us at the present time, when there is great danger of our becoming assimilated with the world, and losing the simplicity of our faith in the work of the Third Angel's Message, which is to go to every nation on the globe to call out and prepare a people for the time of trouble, the day of wrath which is just before us. He set before us the importance of our having the true missionary spirit, and that we should enter the missionary field with faith and courage, leaning upon our heavenly Father for strength and the aid of his Spirit to give us success in this noble work.

Canvassing for "Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation" received due attention. Bro. Butler gave us some excellent instruction upon the subject, which we hope will awaken a more earnest spirit in the work. Bro. S. H. Whitney, of Brunswick, gave an interesting sketch of his experience in the canvassing work, stating that he had obtained thirty-five names for "Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation" and thirty-one for "United States in Prophecy." Others have decided to take hold and help spread the truth, by placing in the hands of the people a book which every one should read.

The field is the world, and the faithful laborers are few. May God bless those already in the field, and raise up others to take hold of the work in spreading the truth, and sending the message to those who are now sitting in darkness, that they may be saved.

May 17. J. B. Goodrich.