Maryland by Gustavus P. Rodgers

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 18, 1912

Maryland

By Gustavus P. Rodgers

BALTIMORE.—At the time of this writing, I am preparing to leave for Wilmington, Del., to assist Elder F. H. Seeney in his tent effort for the colored people of that city. During the past six months the Lord has wonderfully blessed the work in Baltimore. Our Sunday night meetings, held in the large, comfortable, up-to-date hall in the very center of the best colored population of Baltimore, are still well attended, every chair being occupied even though the evenings are quite warm. As the work is progressing so well, the conference brethren recommended that I continue the Sunday night meetings all summer, installing an electric fan for the comfort of the people. This will make it necessary for me to return to Baltimore each week to the Sabbath and Sunday night meetings.

As the result of our earnest prayers and labors, nine have united with the church, four following their Lord in baptism on Sunday, June 30, when a large crowd witnessed the sacred ordinance. About seven others will soon take a similar step, while scores are much interested, some are on the verge of decision.

We have much to thank the Lord for in this city, yet the work is so great that I must labor every day, early and late, reading from house to house, that the message may be placed before the people. Many backslidden ones are regaining their first love, the tithes and offerings are increasing, and we see nothing ahead but rich blessings from on high. May the readers of the REVIEW pray that more laborers will be sent to this field, as at present I am the only worker among ninety thousand colored people.

GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS.