A. C. BOURDEAU by A. C. Bourdeau

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 30, 1875

A. C. BOURDEAU

By A. C. Bourdeau

Canada.

Since we pitched our tent in Bolton, P. Q., the 3d inst., I have given seventeen lectures. The weather is very rainy and cold, yet the meetings are well attended. This is the first time that a canvas tent was ever pitched in this Dominion by S. D. Adventists for a course of lectures; and, at first, some feared that we were a strange set; but they soon changed their minds about us, and became more and more interested in the truths spoken. Many are heard to say, “We have never heard so much Bible truth preached before.” Three preachers have come to hear us, two of whom say they have heard the truth.

Since last Sunday morning, have spoken on the third message (Rev. 14), God’s law, the Bible Sabbath, Sabbath in prophecy, and the sealing. Last evening, when I asked those in the congregation who believed that Sunday was the Sabbath, or Lord’s day, according to the Scriptures, to arise, not one arose. But several arose to manifest their belief that “the seventh day is the Sabbath.” Shall continue to give lectures and visit families. Some have come quite a distance to our meetings, and the way is opening in several places to give lectures in halls, schoolhouses, etc. Truly, if we will work we shall find enough to do. The Lord helping, we are well able to surmount obstacles and trials by the way. Pray for us.

A. C. BOURDEAU

Knowlton, P. Q., Sept. 15, 1875.