WASHINGTON, D. C by J. S. Washburn

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 27, 1904

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 30, No. 17.

WASHINGTON, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

THE work here is onward. The most successful meeting we have ever had in all my experience in Washington was held Sunday evening, March 6. I am certain there was the largest outside attendance I have ever seen here, and when the character of the people is considered, and the deep interest manifested, it was certainly most encouraging. Brother Spicer spoke on the subject of Russia in prophecy, the coming Armageddon, and the sealing work, and we believe that all saw the truth in a new and startling light.

Our public meetings are held in a very good hall, located in a most central position, accessible to all parts of the city. For fourteen weeks, from ten to twenty thousand leaflets have been placed in as many homes weekly. These leaflets are large (four-page), and contain a comprehensive summary of the last discourse, and an announcement of the subject for the next Sunday. These are also given to the people at the close of the meeting, so they may take home with them a very complete statement of all they have heard, with scriptures quoted and indicated, historical extracts, etc. These leaflets are doing good work. Many desire the whole set from the beginning of the series.

A number of lawyers and professional men are deeply interested. One of the lawyers has not missed a meeting. There are more openings for visiting and Bible work than can be filled. This field is ripe for the harvest. Great opportunities,—unlimited possibilities,—are before the workers here. I believe that every one who reads this article is deeply interested in the prosperity of the work in Washington. Plans are being laid for buildings, and we are hoping that a good amount of money will be sent in before a foundation stone has been laid or a nail driven. We have often been told that our people much prefer to pay for our institutions before they are built, rather than after. We believe it is so. You who read this article have the privilege of proving this to be true.

Very few will come in person, but all can send that which represents their love and sympathy for the work, and their faith in this move. You can send the representative of your strength, your energy, that which stands for your very heart; your treasure, “the sinews of war.”

Send all gifts to W. T. Bland, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C. J. S. WASHBURN.