The Australian Mission.
By Editor
FROM a private letter written by Brother Henry Scott we are permitted to take the following interesting items relative to the work in Australia. We are sure the readers of the SIGNS will rejoice in the prosperity of the work there. “Everything is moving along nicely in this distant field. The Third Angel’s Message is finding its way into various parts of the colonies by means of reading matter sent by ship and mail; and good reports are received from the matter thus sent out. Four are keeping the Sabbath who were brought into the truth by reading, and by a letter sent by Brother Israel to a gentleman in a mining town about eighty miles from here. A short time since, I sent about seven dollars’ worth of bound books to two gentlemen living there, who express themselves much pleased with them. We have received some good words from the libraries that have been furnished with our books. We have also seen some good results from the distributor work, in the way of subscriptions and interested readers. Thirteen besides our own party are now keeping the Sabbath, and a large number of very intelligent persons are deeply interested. “The tent-meetings opened with a good audience, and the interest is steadily increasing. Our hearts are made to rejoice at the earnestness manifested by some, and are filled with gratitude that the Lord is working for his truth here. I never saw a more intelligent audience assembled in tent-meetings. As a rule, the people bring their Bibles, and follow the speaker, or take notes for the purpose of reading up at home. “To-night [November 4] the Second Angel’s Message has been presented; and to-morrow evening the subject is to be the Third Angel’s Message. The sermon this evening stirred the people, and they lingered long after the meeting closed to talk about the truth. Before this reaches you, they will have had an opportunity to accept or reject. I feel confident that there will be a little company in North Fitzroy to hold up the light of truth. Remember the work here in your prayers.”