England and the Red Sea: Letters from Bro. Ings
In a private letter from Bâle, Switzerland, dated Oct. 28, Bro. Ings says:— “I have just received encouraging news from England. Those I left keeping the Sabbath are growing in strength, and are actively engaged in scattering the seeds of truth. Two others have joined them since I left. Much of my missionary labor was done outside of Southampton, and I do not doubt but others are observing the seventh day as the result. I am very much interested in the work there, and earnestly hope the General Conference will not fail to send a missionary to England. I believe many good souls are ready to receive the truth when it is carried to them. The same difficulties will not be experienced there as here on the continent.” “A friend of mine has received good news from the Red Sea. I supplied him with copies of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. After reading them he sent them to a friend of his in the English navy, and by the request of the men he reads them Sundays to those assembled for that purpose, and quite an interest is awakened. A local preacher who embraced the truth while I was in England writes that where he has been among his friends people are starving for the truth. I am supplying them with papers and tracts. “I have heretofore forgotten to mention the great interest people have to read Sr. White’s writings. Nearly all I visited spoke in regard to them. I had Vol. 3 of Spirit of Prophecy, which I loaned to those desiring to read her works. The demand was so great that it was promised in advance, and each took his turn. Many of her works, as well as our other publications, could be sold, wherever the English language is used. I feel very grateful to God for what he is doing in all parts of the world. My courage is good, and I rejoice in the prosperity of the work.”