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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 4, 1872

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 39, No. 25.

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JAMES ERTZENBERGER

By James Ertzenberger

Switzerland.

MOST of the brethren and sisters in this vicinity assembled for special meeting at Tramelan, the 14th of April. This gathering was called to consider several important points concerning the mission, and was held at this early time on account of the removal of several brethren and sisters to other places. I was rejoiced to see the interest which was taken in it, although I was hindered in some measure, by bodily infirmity, from taking hold as I wished. I thank the Lord for his kind assistance. May his name be blessed.
April 18, I left that place with Bro. Van Paren and family, for Bienne, and remained there until the 1st of May. During this time I tried to get personal and other matters in order, and to benefit the brethren of that place by the word of God, which I spoke six times. The last evening we celebrated the Lord’s supper. Our meetings, small as they had been, were good and refreshing to all. May they be of lasting benefit.
May 1, I returned to this place by way of Neuchatel, in which place I made a call at Bro. Luke Wuilleumiers. I regretted that our interview was so short. May the Lord be with this dear brother and his family. Arrived safely at Chaux de fonds in the evening. But here I found the friends not in as favorable a condition as I desired, but, by the help of God, matters were all settled before it took the character of a severe trial. Thanks be to the Lord.
May 2 and 4, I delivered two discourses to a very attentive assembly in the College of Locle, the place near by. And as I spoke of the words in Josh. 24: 15, “Choose you this day whom ye will serve,” many a tear was shed. May the Lord impress his holy word spoken upon the hearts to his honor and glory and the salvation of many.
It is refreshing to see the new ones of that place as they take hold of the work with love of sacrifice. They are preparing a nice room for the especial purpose of holding meetings. Since my last report, one more has taken hold of the truth in that place. May the Lord assist them and keep them in the bonds of Christian love. May they grow in grace.

JAMES ERTZENBERGER

Chaux de fonds, May 7, 1872.