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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 30, 1901

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 31.

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CHICAGO

By L. D. Santee

The work in Chicago is steadily moving forward, not by any spasmodic effort, but by persevering personal work. Sixty-five have accepted the truth within the past year. The great lack, which we all deplore, is the lack of laborers. Judicious effort is sure to bring good returns. But where are the laborers?
In our Conference, medical, and religious liberty work, there is a cordial harmony and co-operation. Three tents are now running in the city, and the attendance is good. Here in the storm center, where are false Christs, false Elijahs, and spurious John the Baptists, the Lord still has a people that desire to know His will.
The services in our several churches are well attended, but in reaching for the outside, Bible readings seem to be the most successful. Other interests claim the attention of the masses, prominent among which are the drought and the strikes. Still there is a continuous gain, and we are of good courage. Eight are to be baptized at our South Side church, next Sabbath. God has said, “My word . . . shall not return to me void,” and He is fulfilling His promise. Our missions are active, and some are coming to the Lord through their agency.
The branch sanitarium is a busy place. It is to be regretted that Dr. Paulson has to be away so much, attending camp-meetings. This work was never more promising than it is at present, and there is a harvest that could be reaped if he could only put in all his time in considering its interests. I do not say this to disparage the rest. The faculty are able and faithful, but the absence of the chief is felt in the institution.
I am glad that harmony exists in our different departments. Each of us feels under obligations to the rest, for favors received. “I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.” John 17:23. L. D. SANTEE.