p. 648 | Review and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 40. (10/1/1901)

Earlier text: Special Term in Keene Academy

PENNSYLVANIA.

BROTHER C. L. IRONS, a successful canvasser, says: “I expect to leave Erie and go to Lowville to canvass in that part of the country, the Lord willing. In my August delivery I lost six out of forty-two orders. One of these I delivered later, and sold two outright, making thirty-nine delivered in all, for which I praise the Lord.”

SAYS Brother J. J. McClure: “Though everything is not going as it might, I am not discouraged. My delivery is not coming off as I could wish, but it is in God’s hand, and I know that He will make all things work out for my good. This is His work, and I mean to leave all with Him; for I know He is able to turn apparent defeat into victory.”

BROTHER W. C. FLEISCHER reports as follows: “I enjoyed my week’s work very much. I realized that my prayers were answered, and that the angels were with me as I told the people how important it is that they study ‘Daniel and the Revelation’ now, showing them from the book what is soon to take place. I thank God more and more for giving me the honorable position of being a gospel worker. It brings that peace and joy to one’s heart that no one knows save he that receives it. My prayer is that God may lead me in all my ways.”

ERIE.— Since pitching our tent in the new location we have had cold weather or rain almost continually; still the interested ones attend regularly, and on several occasions we have had the tent filled. Out of the number who have received a knowledge of the truth, fifteen or more have decided to obey it. This is gratifying to all who have aided in the good work, and we ask the prayers of our brethren and sisters that God may give His servants wisdom to lead these souls into a still better knowledge of the Lord.

MORRIS LUKENS, PHIL. RUDOLPH.

BROTHER IVOR LAWRENCE, a Pennsylvania canvasser, writes: “I am of good courage in the work. On Friday, while delivering a copy of the ‘Best Stories,’ I met a number of women who were visiting at the home where the book had been ordered. The lady of the house told them that I had a good book on the second coming of Christ; and when I canvassed them, she said she would be willing to go without flour in the house to get one of those books. I took two orders there for ‘Coming King’ and one for ‘Best Stories.’ Such experiences encourage me in the work.”

PHILIPSBURG.— We are glad to report that the work here is still onward. About the first of July we came to this place, and after a brief survey of the town the Lord directed us to a place in the central part, and gave us unmistakable evidence that it was His own appointed site for our summer’s work. Had this not been the case, there were times when our faith would have wavered, for we found the devil on the ground with a well-equipped force, and for several weeks he disputed every step of the way. But we were confident that our cause was in the hands of the One who knows no defeat, so we continued to press the battle, ever keeping our eye upon our Captain, rejoicing daily to see victory crowning our efforts. We now report twenty souls rejoicing with us in the precious light and truth of the Third Angel’s Message. We feel confident there are others, now carefully considering the question, who will join the company in the near future. Owing to the cool wet evenings we have decided to take down our tent the coming week and go into a church that has been offered us, to finish up our work. Brother Shrock is arranging to return to his home in Pittston for two weeks. Continue to pray for the work here, that it may be so carried on that every honest-hearted person may be sought out ere the door of mercy shall forever close.

S. S. SHROCK, W. H. SMITH.

UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE.

BROTHER W. M. FEE is meeting with many interesting experiences in his field. He has made the largest single sale of the season, $27.50 worth of books to one person.

THE fall term at Walla Walla College (College Place, Wash.) opened with an enrollment of seventy-eight. Others have entered since, so that there are now about ninety-five in attendance. More will attend as soon as harvest and the fall work are over.

BROTHER ROPER sends in for 500 notification cards, and places an order for 345 copies of “Daniel and the Revelation.” He has five weeks yet to canvass, and expects to place nearly 600 books among the people of Morrow and Gilliam counties, Ore., this season. Brother Roper is having a rich experience, and is rejoicing in his chosen work.

BROTHER GEORGE WALLACE, of Payette, who, by the way, contemplates active colporteur work next season, has ordered about 14,000 pages of the new tracts, as follows: 1,333 tracts, Words of Truth, No. 32; the rest, Bible Students’ Library, No. 167. Sisters Wallace and Vina L. Traner, of Emmett, Idaho, are sounding the alarm in Weiser and vicinity, by distributing the same, and extending cordial invitations to everybody to attend the camp-meeting. The Lord will greatly bless these earnest workers.

FLETCHER, IDAHO.—The people here are very worldly. Many care nothing for the gospel; yet the Lord has given me success in working among them. In the handling of “Christ’s Object Lessons” there is a special blessing. As I have read passages from this book, or permitted the people to read, they have said: “That is the kind of religion I believe in. You may bring me one of those books.” No one but the Lord knows the final results that will be obtained by spreading these special truths among the people. I praise the Lord that He has led me to engage in this branch of His work. Wm. Steele.

A RENEWED interest in the tract and periodical work is manifesting itself among many of our people. Union church has used about 10,000 pages of tracts in the last few weeks; others are waking up to present issues on a smaller scale. A number of our canvassers will scatter tracts during their delivery. Each one according to his several ability is called upon just now to put his shoulder to the wheel, and lift with all his might. “Christ’s Object Lessons, Marvel of Nations,” and small books should be sold by the hundreds for holiday delivery. Start at the work early, and in earnest. The Lord will bless your efforts, and bring success.

OUR canvassers have reached almost to the $6,500 mark in book sales since spring camp-meeting; those who have promised to enter the field to canvass for the holiday delivery, can easily run these figures up to $10,000. Now keep your word, and do the work. Those who are delivering report one hundred per cent, and in some cases even more; there is ample proof that the Lord has great interest in the canvassing work, and that it is His chosen method of reaching the masses at this time. We would be glad to see twenty-five more canvassers begin work in this Conference in the next ten days. Good fields can be assigned. M. F. Hill.

WARNER VALLEY, ORE.—In a personal letter to Brother F. M. Hill, Brother W. M. Fee says: “It has been over a week since I wrote you. In that time I have visited Warner Valley, Ore., making a drive, there and back, of ninety miles, stopping to exhibit my book at four or five places between. Of course, at each end of the drive I found good settlements. The territory which I thought would be the most unprofitable, has proved to be the best, as you will see by my report, one lady buying and ordering $27.50 worth of books, making my day’s sales reach $42.50. I spent Sabbath with Sister Frakes and family. She and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Flowers, and her daughter-in-law, are the only Seventh-day Adventist people in this whole country, and are doing what they can to keep the true light shining. I came within the radius of their light forty-five miles from them; and the closer I came, the brighter it grew. The people all speak of them as being good neighbors. Sister Flowers, although quite feeble, has a very active and clear mind for a person over eighty years of age. The younger Sister Frakes holds her Sabbath-school regularly with her three little children, though she has never seen an Adventist minister, and besides her two relatives I am the third Adventist she has ever met. Her mother-in-law, Mrs. Frakes, has seen no other Adventists since becoming a believer. I found several earnest-minded women in that valley. Brother Wellington Frost spent considerable time there several years ago, and is responsible for much of the present interest in the message. This place should receive ministerial attention.”

REPORT OF LABOR.

By Walter Harper

My wife and I left Juneau, Alaska, August 11, arriving at Seattle, Wash., August 14. The 19th I left for Idaho and Montana, to canvass until December. My wife returned to the St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium to rest and take treatment, till I get home in December. She is far from being well. I have sought the Lord much for His glorious power and His matchless grace in my work. He does hear and answer graciously. Yesterday, at Granite, the dear Father gave me twenty-seven orders, or sixty-two dollars’ worth. To-day the Lord granted success to the extent of nineteen orders, or forty-three dollars’ worth of books and miscellany. His is all the honor and praise evermore.

WALTER HARPER.

MISSOULA (MONT.) CAMP-MEETING.

By W. B. White

This meeting convened, as appointed, in the city of Missoula, August 23 to September 1. The camp was pitched on the Rattlesnake Creek in a grove of cottonwoods, which was a quiet, sheltered place for such a meeting. There were thirty tents upon the ground, and one hundred and nineteen persons attended the meeting, the majority of them camping upon the ground.

The laborers present from abroad were Elders J. N. Loughborough and W. T. Knox, while of the Montana workers, Elder J. H. Behrens, R. D. Quinn, and the writer were present. Four services were held daily in the large tent, and two for the children. These meetings were well attended, both by our people and by the citizens of Missoula.

A good spiritual influence pervaded the meetings, and many hearts were encouraged and built up in the faith. Six received baptism, and united with the church.

The preaching was of both a doctrinal and a practical nature, and seemed to be greatly appreciated by all. The children's meetings were greatly enjoyed by the little ones, and were well attended. They were conducted by Mrs. R. D. Quinn, assisted by Sister Norris, Lulu White, and Mabel Brandt.

The expenses of the meeting were fully met, and all returned to their homes with good courage in the Lord, determined to press on in the Christian race. W. B. WHITE.

ITEMS FROM ILLINOIS CAMP-MEETING.

By C. H. Bliss

This meeting was held at Kankakee, from August 22 to September 2. Nearly all the ministers in the State were present, also Elders Lane, Thurston, and Daniells, of the General Conference laborers, and also Elder Starr, from Iowa, and Elder Hibbard, from Chicago. These all assisted in the meetings. The Lord was present, and all the speakers enjoyed liberty in presenting the Word. A large number came forward for prayers. Twenty-eight were baptized.

The same new methods of business were adopted in this Conference that have been in others. Two new churches were received, and encouraging reports came in from all over the State, showing growth in numbers, and prosperity in all departments of the work. Elder A. Moon was elected President of the Conference. Elder W. D. Curtis was placed at the head of the school interests, and a resolution was adopted favoring the starting of another industrial school in southern Illinois; also a resolution encouraging the establishment of a sanitarium in Moline. A resolution was also passed favoring the support of a missionary. A good sum of money was raised to aid in purchasing machinery for broom-making for the Sheridan School, also to aid the school at Berrien Springs, Mich.

Many said that this was one of the best camp-meetings ever held in Illinois. C. H. Bliss.

GROUP OF OLD PEOPLE (JAMES WHITE MEMORIAL HOME).