p. 379 | Untitled article by N. C. McClure, Henry Scott

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 19, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 24.

From Humboldt County, Cal.

By N. C. McClure, Henry Scott

WE pitched our tents and began meetings in this place on the 30th of May, and have continued from night to night, with two meetings on Sunday, until this time. Our attendance has been quite good from the first, considering that we are in a very small village, with a rather sparsely settled country around us. Our audience has numbered from forty to sixty, and a good degree of interest is manifested by a number. The people are very kind and hospitable, inviting us to call, and coming in to see us and talk on religious subjects.

As we are presenting the prophecies, many have expressed themselves as delighted with the light thrown on the word of God. One man said he had listened to preaching for forty years but until now had never heard a satisfactory explanation of the Bible. The Lord has blessed us with freedom in trying to present the word, and we trust the effort will be blessed by the conversion of many souls to the present truth.

This is a beautiful country, with its rich green hills and valleys, and wooded mountains. Bright, clear streams of water flow down on every hand. Unlike other portions of Humboldt County near the coast, this valley is free from fog, and has a much warmer climate. We feel that the Lord must certainly have a people in the Mattole Valley. Pray for us, that we may be able to reach all who want eternal life.

N. C. MCCLURE, HENRY SCOTT.

Petrolia, June 5, 1884.