p. 150 | D. T. BOURDEAU by D. T. Bourdeau

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 9, 1876

D. T. BOURDEAU

By D. T. Bourdeau

FROM SWITZERLAND.

Although I have not labored much in new fields for the past three months, yet I have tried to employ my time and strength to advantage in aiding Bro. Andrews on the French paper, and in translating several works which are very much needed. Where we do not enjoy liberty of speech, the necessity of having a paper and tracts is very apparent. The difficulties realized in some countries in obtaining a legal permission to preach call loudly for reading matter. It is not always an easy matter to get a certain number of responsible persons to sign a petition to be presented to the authorities that we may get permission to speak in public. But the way seems to be lightening up before us. Our paper will make us friends at different points, and it will be easier to obtain signers.

As the way is now prepared for me to enter new fields, I feel the importance of moving in the counsel of God. I must know that God is leading, and that his good Spirit goes before us to aid us in our work, which will be attended with dangers and difficulties. I believe God has grace in store which he is more than willing to bestow on those who fully consecrate themselves to him. This I am determined to do. I have no other intention than to press on with the body; for in union there is strength, and that happiness which sweetens the cup of trials, lightens burdens, and lessens the painfulness of separation.

D. T. BOURDEAU

Bâle, Sept. 27, 1876.