Oakland by W. M. Healey

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Mar 21, 1878

Oakland.

By W. M. Healey

Our series of meetings closed last night. Although much of the time has been rainy, we have not omitted a meeting for forty-three evenings. Our last meetings were in many respects the best of all. Last Sabbath about eighty Sabbath-keepers were present, nearly all of them taking part in the social meeting, following each other quite rapidly in short, pointed testimonies, which is the proper way to do, if we would enjoy the blessing of God in a social meeting.

Our meeting last night was well attended, although the evening was rainy. About forty persons came forward for prayers, when we called for those who especially desired them. Seven signed the covenant, making thirty-six in all who have signed it since the meetings commenced. Just how much good the meetings have done the judgment alone can reveal.

We found some, prepared by missionary labor, just ready to go with us. And the meetings have left others who need a little help, from our missionary workers, to fully settle the truth in their minds and decide them to walk in its light. We feel that God has greatly blessed in his cause here. We pray that he will continue to bless for his name's honor and glory.

W. M. HEALEY. March 18, 1878.