NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA, AND NEWFOUNDLAND.
By H. J. Farman
I came to St. John, New Brunswick, Nov. 16, 1899, remaining till the 27th. During this time I held meetings in the evenings, both publicly and from house to house, visiting and conversing with the people during the day. In all this work the Spirit of the Lord came near to both hearer and teacher. Several persons testified to having gained new experiences in divine life. The message, “Receive ye the Holy Ghost,” was to them “meat in due season.” Never was I more thankful for having the privilege of being a laborer together with God than here. The last call to the supper is being given, and soon Jesus will come to take to himself his own. At this time I sold $14.05 worth of books, and received by mail five subscriptions for the Missionary Magazine. Returning from the District Conference, December 14, I spent four days more with the church in St. John, which were days of additional blessings. At this time I took four subscriptions for the Missionary Magazine, and received by letter five more. I secured also three subscriptions to the Berean Library, and six subscriptions for the REVIEW. I felt sorry to leave those with whom I had shared so much of the blessing of God. I was glad to visit for a few hours the believers in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, who had not had a93visit from one of our ministers for eighteen months. I found them strong in the Lord, and of good courage. They take the REVIEW and the Signs of the Times, and study the Reading Circle lessons weekly; and by these helps they receive strength. Leaving New Glasgow, December 19, at 1 P. M., I reached the Gut of Canso at 7 P. M., crossing it by steamer; then, taking train through Cape Breton Island, reached North Sydney about eleven o’clock, where I took the steamer “Bruce,” and, crossing Cabot Strait, reached Port aux Basques about 7:30 A. M., December 20. From there we crossed the Island of Newfoundland by rail, a distance of five hundred and forty-eight miles, reaching St. John’s, Newfoundland, at 2:30 P. M., December 21, having traveled a distance of about one thousand four hundred and thirty-three miles from South Lancaster, Mass., in about four days and eight hours. At St. John’s I was greeted by Brethren Johnston and Baird, who escorted me to the home of Sister Anna Pippy, whose husband, Joseph Pippy, and family made me welcome. All the brethren and sisters were pleased to meet me; and I never enjoyed a week of seeking God more than I did this one. All seem to be willing to take hold and work with a commendable spirit. I find plenty to do, which makes me happy; and when my family arrive, I shall feel as much at home as in the United States. There is an abundance of work here, which calls for consecrated laborers. Pray that the Lord may send forth more laborers into the ripened fields. Offerings to foreign missions already secured, $77.45. Two renewals for the REVIEW have been taken. The people have a mind to work. Praise the Lord. Pray for us here, that many souls may be converted to God, and the Third Angel’s Message triumph gloriously. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Elder C. H. Giles and his wife.