WHITE RIVER, WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
By A. W. Benson
I CAME into this valley eleven days ago. Spent a part of last week canvassing, and obtained one subscriber for SIGNS with premium, and sold two books, one “Thoughts on Daniel,” and one “Thoughts on Revelation.” I found four scattered Sabbath-keepers, who stand connected with the body of Seventh-day Adventists. Found others almost convinced of the truth through reading. I spoke at Talbot, a mining town thirteen miles from Seattle, on Sunday, to a few very interested hearers. After speaking on the law and Sabbath, the way was opened for those who were convinced to sign the covenant, when eight persons came forward, and declared their intention to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Four of these were already keeping the Sabbath. Two more will probably commence soon. These all became convinced through reading. A preliminary organization was effected, and a leader and clerk appointed. Nine individuals thus stand ready for baptism, waiting to be received into the body of Christ. Four others who are already members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, will very probably unite, and perhaps my wife, and myself, which would make a company of sixteen to commence with here. The Lord came very near to us in this meeting, and seemed to take charge of it to his honor and glory. There was a general breaking down, tears were flowing down all cheeks, as strong men and women thus turned toward God, in a desire for salvation through Christ. May the Lord truly make this company a light here. Nov. 22, 1881. A. W. BENSON.