Switzerland Gleanings by D. T. Bourdeau

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jul 3, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 26.

Switzerland Gleanings.

By D. T. Bourdeau

ABOUT thirty persons have been baptized since early in the winter; organization has been perfected in its different branches; and four series of meetings have been given, resulting in encouraging additions to three churches, and a company raised on new ground.

Our late missionary council at Bale was a grand success. The workers were benefited by an exchange of views, by general consultation, and by becoming better acquainted with each other and with the wants of the cause in different fields. The bonds of Christian love and unity were strengthened. We all felt that the cause was one, and that we were better prepared to pray understandingly for each other.

The Sabbath was set apart as a season of fasting and seeking the Lord. God drew near to his people. The best of the wine was enjoyed at the close of the feast, at the parting season. The Spirit of the Lord rested graciously upon us, renewing the pain of separation. Hope and courage filled every heart, and all felt they had been strengthened to return to their respective fields of labor.

I shall now spend a season in France and Italy. D. T. BOURDEAU.

June 9, 1884.