Clackamas Co., Oregon by Olive E. McCord

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 4, 1870

Clackamas Co., Oregon

By Olive E. McCord

From Sr. McCord.

Dear Brethren and Sisters: I still feel a desire to express my interest in the cause of truth. We are still striving to keep in the paths of truth, and to teach our children to walk therein. Though for two years we have struggled on alone amid severe opposition, yet I now gratefully acknowledge the mercy of God, who has sustained us in all our trials; and certainly, thus far, we have found his promises true, that he would not forsake those that trust in him. We have recently had cause to feel encouraged that some will soon come out openly and keep the commandments of the Lord. They have been investigating the Scriptures with the aid of the tracts lent them by us, and now express a determination to face the opposition of those surrounding them. Their anxiety is now joined to ours, that a messenger of the truth may come here and establish a church among the valleys, that shall be a home for the weary pilgrim who desires to walk in the truth. If it is not impossible, my prayer is that an efficient preacher may be sent here soon; one who will be competent to sustain the truth through the bitterest opposition. We are often met with the mocking question, If these things are of such imperative importance, why are no preachers sent to preach them to us?

I feel to rejoice at the success of the California mission, and I believe there are some honest and candid ones here that would not turn a deaf ear to the truth, if properly presented to them. Fresh arrivals, by way of railroad and steamer, are constantly pouring

into this State from the East, all affirming their satisfaction with the soil and climate. We should be glad to welcome any Sabbath-keepers who may think proper to select this portion of the valley as their home. The work has begun here. May it go forward until many who are resting in ignorant security are aroused to a sense of their dangerous position. Through grace and mercy from the Saviour, I hope to be able to stand with those I love on Mount Zion. I want to overcome every evil, and humbly fulfill every duty, that when Jesus shall appear, I may be ready to appear with him in glory.

Olive E. McCord.