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THE WORK IN ENGLAND

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 31, 1878

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 52, No. 18.

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THE WORK IN ENGLAND.

By Wm. Ings.

[Translated from Les Signes des Temps by D. T. B.]
During my stay of sixteen weeks in England, I have been able to ascertain the measure of interest Christians would be likely to manifest in present truth. Wherever I have been, I have found the same eagerness to read our publications; and, being so far from our publishing house, I could scarcely satisfy the wants of my readers. Wherever I distributed tracts, they became the principal topic of conversation, and many persons were astonished that these things had not been found out before.
We believe that the people are ready to receive the message, and it seems that the providence of God has gone before us to prepare minds to receive the truth. They are benevolent, friendly, and desirous to hear preaching on the prophecies.
As the result of my efforts in the missionary work, ten persons have received the truths of the third angel’s message. Among these is an evangelist who will certainly communicate to others the light of truth he has received. Others are convinced, some of whom, I am confident, will embrace the Sabbath.
England, by her position and relations with other nations, has many advantages that will facilitate the propagation of the message. During my stay in that country, I sent publications to the island of Cyprus, to Portugal, and to the Bermudas; I have also distributed some on vessels starting for the Red Sea, for Scotland, and for the East Indies, and have scattered our works in different parts of England.
Thousands of persons who a few months ago knew nothing of these great truths, now read our publications; and we hope that much good will be accomplished by this means. We are certainly on the eve of great events, and if all those who have received the light of present truth are disposed to do the work God has assigned them, we shall soon see the truth spread in all parts of the world, uniting a people on the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
Wm. Ings.