CENTRAL EUROPEAN CONFERENCE.
Brother B. G. Wilkinson sends for publication the following reports, which are translated from the French:— Since my last report we have left the suburbs of Liège, and have come to Jumet, near Charleroi, an industrial city of twenty-five thousand inhabitants, in the midst of a densely populated country. Last Sunday fifteen persons were present at our second meeting; and as we proceed in house-to-house labor, we expect that the number will increase. The results of our sales by canvassing have been encouraging. Among our hearers was a lady well known for her missionary work. She has come from the darkness of Catholicism, and is filled with love and zeal for the Saviour. She is now studying the Sabbath question with interest. Others who have been studying the truth for some time also manifest an increasing interest. C. Grin. Paris.—Sabbath, October 12, we had the privilege of taking part in the Lord’s supper, as well as in the ordinance of humility. Once more we tasted and felt how good the Saviour is. Everything indicates to us that the Saviour has a work to be accomplished in this city. A young lady, who is a servant, has decided to keep the Sabbath. A family that has been getting provisions at the health-food store, has adopted a vegetarian diet, and accepted the light on health reform. I recommend myself and all those of our Paris Mission to the prayers of our brethren. Jean Vuilleumier. Nice.—We have come from Vicky, which has been our place of labor during the summer. The treatments given at home, and the messages given in a thermal institution, have occupied most of our time. But at the same time we have tried to call attention to Him who can heal all maladies. The interest of the sick was awakened by our manner of living and dressing. We have had occasion to present the truth to many persons to whom we still continue to send our tracts and papers. We have now returned to Nice, where we are preparing for the winter season. May the Lord bless our efforts, so that some souls may accept the truth and rejoice in the hope of our Saviour’s soon return. V. Laporte, H. Passebois. Valley of the Broye.—With respect to the canvassing work, many have awakened and have gone to carry the blessed words of life to the world; but are there not others to spread abroad Les Signes des Temps? This paper is better received than in the past, because the Spirit of God is with us for the last efforts. Do we wish to aid in this, or do we wish to be of those who live but yet are dead? The success of many members of our missionary societies is indeed encouraging, some of them selling from seventy to eighty copies of Les Signes des Temps in a day. God has blessed those who have consecrated a day or half a day to this purpose. T. Hussbaum. Neuchatel.—Since camp-meeting I have been occupied in bringing to the world the special number of Les Signes des Temps. I have worked particularly in the country, and can speak as an eye-witness of the actual condition of things. After the success we have had in selling the paper, and after seeing the number of interested persons who are anxious to follow the Saviour, I can only cry, “The harvest is ripe.” Permit me to relate an incident: I presented a copy of our paper to a man and his wife, who were working at watchmaking in their house. “No,” said the man, “I do not wish any.” After talking a moment, I turned to the lady, and said, “And you, madam, do not you wish one of them?” “No,” she said. I replied, “It’s too bad; the paper is excellent. “It is Spiritualism.” “No,” I said. “Then it is Darbyism.” “No, I am an Adventist.” They turned their backs, and began to work. They listened, and the Saviour impressed the word on their heart. They asked me to return; and some days after, I called, and the lady said, “Sabbath I was tormented; I could not work.” The Sabbath following, she came with three children to the meeting, having been obliged to make a long journey. She is now filled with courage. Have I not reason to say, “The harvest is ripe”? Henri Provin. Torre Pellice.—Since my return to my field of labor, I am rejoiced at the sight of the work which the Saviour has done. The seed sown has borne blessed fruit. Three families that have been a long time in deciding, have thrown in their lot with those who await the coming of their Lord by walking in the commandments of God. The work continues to extend its blessed influence. The attendance at our meetings is most encouraging. Brother Von Gunter and I bless the Lord each day, who has placed us in this part of the vineyard. Our desire is to work here with love, energy, and fidelity. One brother, whom the world outside gives an excellent recommendation, is engaged in canvassing for our printed matter. The sales are not large; nevertheless, this brother works with courage, and the fruits of his labors begin to be seen. J. Curdy.