ARRIVED IN EUROPE by Wm. Ings

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 20, 1877

ARRIVED IN EUROPE.

By Wm. Ings

We took the cars at Battle Creek, Nov. 5, for South Lancaster, Mass., and remained with our good brethren there until the 15th, when we went to Boston. We secured very favorable terms for our passage to Liverpool from the Warren steamship company. This line is not as fast as some others, but accommodations are better. We were in time to take their best boat, the Minnesota. She was built in England, and cost $375,000. She burns thirty-two tons of coal per day.

This ship was advertised to sail Nov. 17, at 7 A. M. That being the Sabbath, we went on board the 16th. Bro. Wood, sister Temple, and sister Harris came on board early Sabbath morning, and remained with us until the signal was given for visitors to leave. It was a sad moment to realize that we were to leave our adopted country and dear friends, not knowing how soon we should return, if ever. Signals were exchanged by the waving of handkerchiefs until their forms could no longer be recognized. If faithful we expect to see those dear friends in the kingdom of God, where tears will not be known. We made the voyage in eleven and a half days. Everything was done for our comfort. Although our views were known to all, we received as much attention as those who believed differently. The truth is a power. We have handed out tracts freely, and hope the seed sown may germinate and bring forth fruit.

Our passage could not have been more prosperous,—not a storm, and the ocean as smooth as in summer. It was an astonishment to all. The captain said the passage was a holiday to him, and that it was remarkable weather for this season of the year. But we think we can account for it, knowing in whom we trust. God’s eye has been upon us. We believe he has heard the prayers that have been offered up for our safety, and to him be all the praise.

We expect to leave Liverpool to-day, and spend a few days with relatives in Crewe, an hour’s ride on the cars from this place, and on the direct line to London. We hope to scatter some seeds of truth there.

Brethren, remember us in your prayers, that our faith fail not. Wm. Ings.

Liverpool, Nov. 29, 1877.