Colorado by James White

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Apr 18, 1878

Colorado.

By James White

But very little has been done in the new State of Colorado. Elder Canright gave parts of courses of lectures at two points, Mrs. White and the writer have spoken a few times and our publications have been circulated quite freely. Besides this nothing has been done. It is our opinion that a mission should be started immediately in Colorado. The General Conference can furnish a tent and the Publishing Association at Battle Creek, aided by the General T. and M. Society, can donate $1,000 worth of our publications and the General Conference can support those whose duty it is to enter that new field. There are a few devoted friends of the cause in Colorado who would do all in their power to help forward the mission but at present we cannot expect much assistance from them.

The worthy wife of our dear Brother Canright is suffering from that form of disease which no earthly means can remove, unless it be a change to the dry and delightful summer climate of Colorado. Having spent two summers in that State, by which we received great benefit health-wise, we unhesitatingly advise Elder Canright to take his wife to Colorado and make that his field of labor during the next tent season. And if God will accept of the labors of an erring brother who has been silent for some time, he may make a good fellow-laborer. Mrs. White and the writer have felt a deep interest for the people of Colorado since our sojourn there. And we would like to spend the summer months there and do what we can in assisting in the work, though our principal object would be the recovery of health. Brother Andrew Brorsen, who is now with us giving us treatment, would accompany us and would be of service not only to us but to the tent enterprise. The tent could be pitched in the city of Denver, about the first of June. After this, efforts should be made in two or three places in Colorado. The tent season could close with a strong effort in the city of Chicago. We would say to all parties whom this matter concerns that we would be happy to hear from them at their earliest convenience.

Please address, Elder James White, Oakland, California. J. W.