Report from Brn. Bourdeau by A. C. & D. T. Bourdeau

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 28, 1863

Report from Brn. Bourdeau.

By A. C. & D. T. Bourdeau

BRO. WHITE : We have closed our lectures in North Fairfield, Vt., and are happy to say that ten or twelve have embraced the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, and are now rejoicing in the present truth. These were most all Adventists, and when they heard us on the sanctuary and the third message, they said, While they have been eating the bread, the heart of the loaf, we have been eating the crust. They had felt for some time that they were too stationary, and were not making that advancement that would render them peculiar as they once were. We were particularly interested with Bro. White and his family. Bro. W. was an Advent deacon, and we think that his wife and children bear, to a good degree, characteristics worthy of imitation. Three have subscribed for the Review, and one for the Instructor.

While our meetings were progressing, we were opposed by two Advent ministers, who would not present their views to our congregation, as they were requested to do, but tried to throw out insinuations against the truth in other parts of the town. Notwithstanding this, we had a good attendance, and we believe that the eyes of some were opened, and they saw the inconsistency of those who opposed the truth.

Bro. A. Stone was with us several days, and assisted in preaching the word. His help was appreciated. We have learned from past experience that the work is not all completed when individuals are brought out on the truth.

May the Lord help us to give to each a portion of meat in due season, that those who embrace the truth under our labors may be strengthened and encouraged, and persevere unto the end.

A. C. & D. T. BOURDEAU.

West Enosburgh. Vt., April 8, 1863.