PROVINCE OF QUEBEC by A. C. Bourdeau

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 22, 1877

PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

By A. C. Bourdeau

FROM the 15th of last December till the 10th of February ult., on account of almost incessant snow storms with cold and blustering winds, and of the severe sickness of Mrs. B., we could hold only our weekly Sabbath meetings with our brethren, preach Sundays near Dillonton, where there was a good interest to hear, and give from two to four lectures per week in Warden. Since then we have tried to push forward the work as the way has opened. It is evident that there are many persons all around us, who are fully satisfied that we have the truth, and who are gradually drawing towards us, some of whom seem to be on the very point of deciding to keep the Sabbath. The Lord gives us the field in every place—nearly all admit that our position is scriptural, that our people are sincere and honest Christians, and that it is no use for other ministers to try to oppose us; and though it is only by long persevering and earnest efforts that we succeed to lead any to obey, yet the cause is onward in this Province, and a few here and there are embracing the Sabbath.

Bro. Owen has had good success in canvassing for periodicals, selling almanacs, etc.; and last Sunday he enjoyed unusual freedom at Warden in speaking on the two laws. On the same day I gave two discourses to a full congregation in a large school-house near Dillonton. I dwelt on the change of the Sabbath. All seemed persuaded that “the seventh day is the Sabbath.” We are invited to give lectures in meeting houses in two places, and in several school-houses; but till we have settled going we shall confine our labors to the four places where we are now holding meetings. A. C. BOURDEAU.

Waterloo, P. Q., March 14, 1877.