J. ERTZENBERGER by J. Ertzenberger

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 3, 1872

J. ERTZENBERGER

By J. Ertzenberger

Switzerland.

ALTHOUGH my reports are becoming less frequent, the work of God is not stopping in Switzerland. And although we cannot report the conversion of thousands, or of hundreds, nor even of ten at once we are happy to tell of the determination of two more to keep the commandments of God. And as there is joy in Heaven over one sinner that repents more than over ninety and nine just persons, who have no need of repentance, shall we not rejoice over two who turn to the Lord.

And as our dear brethren of America are enjoying special seasons of blessing, so did we, July 26 to 28.

Baptism being desired by most of those who accepted the truth last winter and spring, it was decided to accept the cordial invitation of the Church at Tramelan to go there for baptism. This took place July 26. And I shall never forget the hearty welcome of the dear ones there as we arrived, their pleasure to lodge those whom they never saw before, and the good spirit which prevailed in our several meetings.

July 27, twelve candidates were buried with Christ in baptism, and in the evening of the same day the Lord's supper was celebrated. It was a solemn and blessed season to all. And as we bowed down before the Lord in prayer before the parting hand was shaken, which took place in the afternoon of July 28, we could feel the sweet presence of God and the truth of his holy word, as written in Psalm 133:1. To the Lord be all the praise.

J. ERTZENBERGER

Bienne, July 12, 1872.