Oregon by William Potter; H. W. Reed

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 26, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 33.

Oregon.

By William Potter; H. W. Reed

ALBANY.—We commenced a series of meetings here June 12. From the first to the last we had but very little opposition publicly. The "stay away argument" was used by the ministers, and quite strictly obeyed by their followers. There are eight church buildings, and no less than ten religious denominations in the place. Considering the prejudice that exists among the church people of the city, our meetings were well attended. Only two opposition sermons were preached—one upon the Sabbath question the other upon the kingdom—both were reviewed in the tent with good results.

During our seven weeks of labor we have held fifty-six meetings. Twelve signed the covenant, three of whom were Sabbath-keepers when we went there. Two began the observance of the Sabbath and went from the place before the covenant was presented. One of these is now in Battle Creek, assisting in the German work. He is capable of teaching in the German, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. Two others are keeping the Sabbath, who did not feel free to sign the covenant at present. One has left the place since signing the covenant, thus leaving a company of thirteen in Albany to hold up the light of present truth. A Sabbath-school was organized. Our donations amounted to $53.65; our book sales to $23.25. We feel that God has greatly blessed our efforts, for which we daily praise and thank him.

HALSEY.—We are now in Halsey, and nearly ready for meetings which we are to commence Sunday, August 8. This is a small town of about 250 inhabitants. We learn that one religious body has already been warned not to come out and hear us. We trust that God's people will pray for us.

August 5, 1886. WM. POTTER. H. W. REED.