Gilroy, Cal by J. H. Waggoner

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Jul 22, 1875

Gilroy, Cal.

By J. H. Waggoner

Sabbath and first-day, July 10, 11, I was at San Jose, and it was a profitable season. The brethren and sisters were much encouraged; one who has long been halting has taken his stand for the truth, and I am informed that another has given notice to his employer to fill his place, as he cannot longer work on the Sabbath. May the Lord strengthen them to overcome.

Yesterday, Sabbath the 17th, was a good day in Gilroy; thirteen from San Jose and Santa Clara were with us, and a brother and sister from Sherman, and they all had a mind to work. The Lord was manifestly with us in our prayer and conference meetings, and in preaching, and it was a great encouragement to those who have embraced the truth here.

During the past week things had looked somewhat discouraging. The nights, part of the time, were uncomfortably cold, and some of the more feeble ones were tired, and our congregations were small. And a few who had expressed a determination to keep the Sabbath seemed to be wavering; special efforts were put forth to overthrow them. We were surprised at the statements made by some who have a reputation for ability to influence those who were following their conscientious convictions. We felt like humbling ourselves before the Lord, and cried unto him for help, and he heard us, and our hearts rejoiced in his salvation. We trust there are some here now who have felt some of the good spirit of the third angel's message, and will hold fast that which they have till they possess the crown.

This forenoon was occupied in giving a brief history of the work, and in some business matters. After a sermon this afternoon two more were baptized, after which our visiting friends left for their homes.

There have been sold here about $40 worth of books, and have obtained fifteen paying subscribers for the SIGNS, and three for the Tidende.

To-morrow we go to Hollister, San Benito Co., which will be our address till further notice. J. H. WAGGONER. Gilroy, Cal., July 18.