ARRIVAL OF BRO. BOURDEAU.
By John Nevins Andrews
Our brother arrived a few days since, and was joyfully welcomed by all. His passage was one of considerable danger, and himself and family suffered much from sickness upon the water. But through God’s mercy they have reached us in safety, and, after a little rest, will, we hope, be restored to usual strength. And now we hope with united efforts to labor effectively in the cause of God. It seems to us that our best course is to enter a new field at once, and do what is in our power to bring the truth before the public. While doing this we can accomplish something in the preparation of tracts for publication in the French language. If God shall bless our efforts in this undertaking, we hope after a little time to commence the publication of a paper. We mean to do all that God in his providence shall make it possible for us to accomplish. We feel that God is with us, and in his strength it is possible to vanquish every obstacle. We shall prayerfully watch the opening providence of God. We see very many things in this great harvest field that suffer for immediate attention. It is our mutual purpose to give each of these their just share of labor. We believe that God hears our earnest supplications for his guidance and his help. We have no word of discouragement. The work is the Lord’s. He will not forsake us if we do not forget him. We must sow in tears, but we hope for a harvest that shall cause us to forget all our sorrow. La Coudre, Neuchatel, Switzerland, Jan. 13, 1876.