WEST AUSTRALIA | AdventAI

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 27, 1901

WEST AUSTRALIA.

Dardanup.—Sister San Quay writes: “I have quite enjoyed the week of prayer. I seem to be drawn nearer to God than ever I have been before, and so can say that I have gained many blessings.”

Bunbury and Capel.—In a letter from Brother Craddock, I learnt that during the week of prayer these companies had a blessed time. He says: “Both at Bunbury and at Capel God’s good Spirit was with us in a marked manner.”

Spring Valley.—Sister Lucy Glover writes: “We read the readings in the Record every night, and were blessed. They helped us to see the solemn times in which we are living. We feel thankful to the dear Lord for sending us such beautiful messages.”

Fremantle.—Our brethren will be sorry to learn that Brother Hard met with an accident last week, by falling from a scaffold about thirty-six feet high. He tells me that when he felt himself falling, he “prayed to the Lord,” and so his life was preserved. He received a few abrasions on his face and side, but all are healing fast. The people say “nothing but a miracle saved his life.” We thank God for the preservation of our brother, and may he now live to ever glorify his Saviour.

Perth.—Most of our brethren in this church are at present enjoying a good spiritual experience. The prayer-meetings are well attended, and are characterized by the divine presence. The Tuesday afternoon mothers’ meetings are a great help to our sisters who can leave the cares of home, and spend an hour in meditation, prayer, and study. Our Sunday night meetings are well attended, our hall being usually filled with an appreciative audience. We are now having the best interest we have had since coming to this State. Many are making inquiries about the truth, and what is better still, some are taking their stand, for which I feel very grateful. To God be all the praise. Mr. Smith and his family have decided to keep the Sabbath. Ever since coming to this place, I, with others, have had a burden for these dear people, and now God has brought joy to our souls. For this we praise Him. Our Bible workers are being blessed with readers. Let us pray that these readers may become sheaves for the heavenly garner. JESSE PALLANT.

Kalgoorlie.—Brother Chapman writes, among other good things, concerning the week of prayer: “We were not disappointed; for the Spirit of God was present. We had a season of prayer, after which we went through the study set apart for the morning. We then sought the Lord on my behalf; and oh! I know the angels were standing by, rejoicing to see the victories gained. Every one present had victories. As I prayed, I felt that the Lord was doing what I asked. . . . After the season of prayer, I partook of food, then arose and dressed, and found that I was able to walk, turn, stoop, and talk without any trouble. Strength and vitality came into my chest and limbs right away, and I know that the good work will go on.” May God still continue to bless our brother.