FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND.
By D. T. Bourdeau
Since the Republican victory in France, it is easier to distribute tracts and preach there than it was formerly. Thus reports Bro. Gabert. This brother is improving his golden opportunity in circulating our works, obtaining subscribers for LES SIGNES DES TEMPS, and preaching at different points. Taking advantage of his knowledge of the country, and quite a large circle of friends, he has made two interesting tours through three departments, and has scattered tracts, visited and preached (sometimes at the request of preachers) in the following cities: Crest, Beaufort, Ouste, Lyon, Villeforte, etc.; and he says that conviction in regard to the soon-coming of Christ and the necessity of keeping the commandments is fastening on many minds. Let us pray for this dear brother, who is encouraged in moving out boldly and prudently. As to the work in Morges, it has thus far met with many obstacles, which have been exceedingly trying and wearing. Mrs. B. has suffered extremely, but is now improving as fast as could be expected. As I have had to stand by her most of the time, it has been very difficult to advance in the work. But she has so far recovered that I feel free to spend much of my time in visiting, which is very necessary in taking up the Sabbath question. As far as I have gone with this question, it has taken well; yet I expect to meet great opposition. I have been able to speak two or three times a week. A few precious souls are under conviction and are trembling in view of the cross; but they have shown such a hungering after truth that we think we have fair grounds to hope they will obey. D. T. BOURDEAU.