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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, November 25, 1884

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 61, No. 47

VERMONT

BELVIDERE AND WATERVILLE.—Since camp-meeting we have been finishing up the work in these places. Some who took their stand on the Sabbath have proved to be “stony ground” hearers, and some that the seed was sown among thorns. We organized a company of ten, and there are others who we expect will join. A leader was appointed, and a Sabbath-school organized. We also secured a place for regular meetings. One of the number is now actively engaged in laboring in the cause. Another is preparing to as soon as possible. Held a few meetings about three miles from Waterville. We look for two from that place, and thus the good work goes on. Pray for us. H. W. Pierce. Hascal Peebles. Oct. 28.

BORDOVILLE AND SHELDON.—Since closing our meetings at Waterville, I spent one week at Bordoville, visiting and holding Bible-readings. Quite an interest has been awakened by Bible-readings held by A. A. Cross. Three persons have commenced to keep the Sabbath as the result. Two others, who have been keeping it for a few weeks, were baptized. This is a great encouragement to the church. If every member was standing where he should, a greater work still would be done.

Commenced meetings in a school-house in Sheldon the 5th inst. The congregation, though small, is composed of intelligent people. There are some precious souls here whom I hope to see gathered into the garner. Bro. G. W. Page joined me last Friday. We are treated very kindly. Nov. 12. H. W. Pierce.

GRAND ISLE AND KEELER’S BAY.—When I last reported, I was having a good hearing at Grand Isle, but I know of only one who embraced the message. I sold considerable of our literature, and shall always remember the kindness of the people, though they did not decide to obey the truth. About the time we were ready to introduce the real testing points, rainy evenings came and kept away our hearers. At this same time Bro. Kimball was called away by sickness, and has not yet returned.

I am now at Keeler’s Bay, four miles from the former place, and have reached the testing points. Some are obeying. It is now some two weeks since I began here. A few days later Bro. C. L. Kellogg and H. J. Farman began at South Hero, which is four miles away. At both places there are eight observing the Sabbath; others are deeply interested. We do not think it will be saying too much to say we confidently hope for more. Bro. Farman had thoroughly canvassed these places with the Signs and tracts, and even before the brethren at South Hero had reached the Sabbath question, some began its observance. We all have obtained a rich experience while here. Our experience in the canvassing and colporter work will also be worth very much to us, and we hope to our Conference.

All our canvassers who are at work report good success and courage. Bro. Lamberton says, “I have had very good success in selling books and in obtaining subscriptions for the Signs.” Bro. Pierce says, “Am home at Bordoville for a few days. Bible-readings are stirring things with us; the neighbors are becoming interested.” Bro. Burlison is canvassing for “Thoughts.” From Bro. Cross: “I went to Swanton and Highgate, and found a place for a course of lectures for Bro. Pierce and Page;” and they are there now, having a good hearing.

This is a good field in which to canvass, and I firmly believe we shall see a good harvest of souls if we are earnest workers.

A letter from South Lancaster states that there are thirteen from Vermont attending school, and we want to see more. May God help them to do all in their power to fit themselves for this great work. Nov. 16. A. O. Burrill.