p. 281 | New Orleans Mission by T. H. Gibbs

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · May 13, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 18.

New Orleans Mission.

By T. H. Gibbs

SLOWLY but surely the truth is gaining a foothold in this city. Thus far fourteen have decided to obey the truth. Others are deeply interested and we hope will soon be added to the number. Some that have taken hold are transient persons and have gone to carry the truth to other fields.

Our company numbers only five—Brethren Thompson and Stoll, who have charge of the ship and railroad work; my wife and I, who have charge of the Bible-readings; and Brother Peter Clark, of Mississippi, who has just arrived to assist us in our work. Brother D. A. Owen, who has been canvassing during the winter, has returned to his home in Michigan.

Canvassing in the city is slow, tedious work, but the numerous vessels here present a good field for selling our publications. Boat crews are seldom canvassed by agents, hence are the more ready to buy. Brother Thompson takes from five to ten orders for "Marvel of Nations," in connection with his other work, nearly every day. It is truly cheering to see our publications so readily taken.

Our Bible-reading work is brisk; we are kept quite busy all the time, so much so that we cannot fill all the openings. Our Sabbath meetings are good and well attended. Brother Wright, who did so nobly in starting the work here a few months ago, favored us with a call a short time ago. We were glad to see him and have his counsel. The health of all is good now, but some of our company have been quite sick. We all feel that it is good to work for the Master. T. H. GIBBS.