NORTH PACIFIC MISSION by I. D. Van Horn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 31, 1876

NORTH PACIFIC MISSION.

By I. D. Van Horn

We commenced meetings in Oregon City, in the tent, May 20, and continued six weeks. The weather was stormy and cold most of the time; but one took a firm stand on the truth. Bro. Waggoner joined me in the work here June 28. We moved our tent to Salem, the capital of the State, and commenced meetings July 11. Five weeks have now passed since we came here. The Mayor and council of the city favored us with the privilege of putting our tent in Marion Square, a beautiful natural grove in the heart of the town, and the place of resort for all public gatherings.

Our meetings have been well attended, the congregations averaging about three hundred all the time. We have given a thorough explanation of the prophecies, the Sabbath question, and the nature of man and destiny of the wicked.

By vote, about one hundred expressed themselves convinced on the Sabbath question. More than that number are fully convinced of their duty concerning the truth, but they do not seem willing to obey. Last Sabbath, the 12th, we presented a covenant and twenty attached their names to it, pledging themselves to keep the commandments of God, and to meet together for worship on the Sabbath day till a more permanent organization could be effected. Everything looks favorable now for building up a church here. We shall continue our work, and by the grace of God establish a commandment-keeping church here in the capital of the State of Oregon.

The tent company are all in quite good health, and of good courage. We hope for good results in our work this season.

I. D. Van Horn.

Salem, Oregon, Aug. 14, 1876.