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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 2, 1901

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 27.

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ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.

By Juan McCarthy

After leaving San Cristobal, we journeyed on to Norte of Santa Fé. There we had the privilege of meeting with the brethren of our three churches. There had been some difficulties among them, which had caused much disunion. We called a general meeting of all the brethren in the Chaco; and in response to our invitation, about fifty met with us for special services. From the first, the Lord came near, and hard feelings gave way in the presence of the loving influence of the Holy Spirit. We held three or four meetings each day, during which time our souls were watered with the rich dews of heaven. Two young men were converted to the Lord, and at the end of our meetings, desired baptism. These brethren were united to the San Antonio church. Truly, the power of the living God is among us; otherwise it would be impossible to bring about reconciliations and harmony when to all appearances a fraternal arrangement seems altogether out of the question. May the Lord help us to uproot every hard feeling that may linger in our hearts; so that we may be the recipients of a great measure of God's Spirit.
From the Chaco we came to Escalada, where we had to wait three days before taking a coach for San Javier. At the latter place we had the joy of seeing Sister Lockett, a North American sister who for some time has been keeping the Sabbath. There are also a few brethren here, but owing to the distance dividing them, they have met but few times to study God's word. Before leaving here, however, we shall organize a Sabbath-school, and also put an elder in charge. These brethren have not been visited for two years, yet they love the Lord and His truth, and are firmly battling against antagonistic influences brought to bear upon them.
May we, who have the blessed privilege of constantly hearing the preaching of God's word, appreciate the same; and let us make every effort in our power to send messengers of peace and truth to those in isolated regions; so that we may be participants of their joys, and gather precious sheaves into the heavenly garner, in the day when the Lord comes to gather home His own.
JUAN McCARTHY.