The Third Angel’s Message, as now proclaimed in the earth, is a series of three messages blended into one. First came the angel proclaiming the hour of God’s judgment; next the angel crying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen;” and the third angel followed, giving a warning against the worship of the “Beast” and his “Image.” But with the beginning of the message, “Babylon is fallen,” the message of the hour of God’s judgment did not cease; and with the first sounding of the warning against the worship of the Beast and his Image the two messages preceding it did not terminate; but the second message was joined with the first, and the third was joined with the first and second. And neither the first nor the second message has lost any degree of its importance since the day it was first proclaimed.
To give these messages to the world has been the work of Seventh-day Adventists. As the work has progressed, new features have been added, and new lines of work have been opened up; but the appearance of a new feature in this great gospel enterprise did not mean that any already-existing feature was to disappear; and the opening up of a new line of effort did not mean that the work was to cease upon any line already begun. All the features which had given character to the message were to be retained, and no line of work was to be lessened in importance as the message advanced toward the final issue.
“There is to be no change in the general features of our work. It is to stand as clear and distinct as prophecy has made it. . . . If any stand in the way, to hinder the advancement of the work in the lines that God has appointed, they will displease God. No line of truth that has made the Seventh-day Adventist people what they are, is to be weakened. We have the old landmarks of truth, experience, and duty, and we are to stand firmly in defense of our principles, in full view of the world.” — “Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VI, page 17.
“The three angels of Revelation 14 are represented as flying in the midst of heaven, symbolizing the work of those who proclaim the First, Second, and Third Angels’ Messages. All are linked together. The evidences of the abiding, ever-living truth of these grand messages, that mean so much to the Church, that have awakened such intense opposition from the religious world, are not extinct. Satan is constantly seeking to cast a shadow about these messages, so that the people of God shall not clearly discern their import, their time and place; but they live, and are to exert their power upon our religious experience while time shall last.” — Id.
Let us not make the mistake of thinking that some lines of the work have been outgrown; that they have “had their day,” and that the issues to which they pertained are now dead. This is what the enemy of the message would like to have us believe. He would be pleased to have us look with disfavor upon some older line of effort, which perhaps has lost much of its old-time prominence, and bestow all our thought and attention upon some newer line of work, which, by reason of its novelty or by force of other circumstances, may be claiming the particular attention of our people. Not that there is any great danger of attaching undue importance to any branch of the work of the Third Angel’s Message, for we can hardly overestimate the importance of any of the special truths this message bears to the world; but there is danger that we shall fail to realize that every branch of the work is of vast importance, and must be pushed forward with unfailing energy and faith.
It is human nature to be attracted to the thing which is “at the front.” There is a class of people who do not want to be connected with a work unless it is “on the boom.” But this is not the class of people most needed by the Third Angel’s Message. The call is not so much for those who are willing to catch on and ride when something is going on the top wave of prosperity, as for those who are willing to get behind and push, simply because they believe the work is of the Lord, though it may be beset with difficulties and discouragements.
We must be careful not to get too narrow a view of the work of the Third Angel’s Message. The cause of God is not moving forward in column form, permitting of only one part of it being at the front, with all other parts necessarily in the rear, so that to be up abreast of the work we must be connected with the one thing at the head; but the cause is advancing as a line of battle, presenting an extended front, which includes all the essential departments of the work, every “line of truth that has made the Seventh-day Adventist people what they are.” No one of these lines of truth is to be weakened, or treated as though it had been relegated to the rear.
Nor is one branch of the work to consider itself independent of another branch. To a considerable extent this feeling has prevailed among the workers, and it is most unfortunate. The work is one, even as the Church is one body, though having many members. “For the body is not one member, but many,” wrote Paul to the Corinthians; and in the same connection we are instructed and admonished thus: “If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased Him. And if they were all one member, where were the body? But now are they many members, yet but one body. And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. . . . That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it. Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.” 1 Cor. 12: 17–27.
One member of the body cannot say to another member, “I have no need of you.” The whole body would speedily become impotent if the members should behave themselves thus. And one part of the message of present truth cannot say to another part, “I have no need of you.” One part of the line of battle cannot speak thus to another part, for it is of the utmost importance that the whole line be kept intact; since if any part is broken, all parts are likely to suffer defeat.785
Then let it be believed, and ever kept in mind, that “no line of truth that has made the Seventh-day Adventist people what they are, is to be weakened.” There are no outgrown issues in this work. Let every part of the line of present truth be made strong, and let all parts move forward together. God’s hand has been in the development of this work, and He has brought forward just the agencies needed to oppose the world’s forces of sin and error. Each line of truth presented is a part of the everlasting gospel which must go to the world in this generation, and will hasten the coming of the world’s Redeemer. “Press together,” is the word; of this there is opportunity, and there is need.
L. A. S.
The Week of Prayer for 1901.
By Arthur G. Daniells
The Week of Prayer to be held December 21–28, 1901, ought to be the most serious and blessed occasion to this denomination that we have ever experienced. Everything about us calls for this. We are living in the closing scenes of this world’s history. Every line of prophecy in the Scriptures is entirely fulfilled, save the last link of each, which connects time with eternity. The signs given by our Saviour to make us know that He is about to come, have been fulfilled. The working of Satan, which the Lord said would be with all power and signs and lying wonders just before His coming, is everywhere manifest. The most subtle delusions of every kind are abroad in the land, sweeping into darkness and down to perdition millions of the human family. National, political, social, industrial, and religious conditions are to-day just what the unfailing word of God says they would be at the coming of our blessed Lord. There can be no doubt in the mind of the earnest Bible student as to our whereabouts in the stream of time.
To meet the present crisis, which is greater than any through which God’s people have ever passed, a last message of warning is being given to the world. This message has come to us, and has found a place in our hearts. We have acknowledged it as having come from heaven, and have taken our stand before the world as a people loyal to the claims of God. We have accepted the great responsibility of becoming depositaries of this truth, and of proclaiming it to the ends of the earth.
This is a great work. It is altogether too vast for man alone to accomplish. Nothing short of divine wisdom and power can carry it through to a glorious consummation. This is why it is appropriate that at least once a year we should set apart a period of time to be devoted wholly to earnest prayer and personal consecration. During this occasion fervent petitions should ascend to God from every believer in present truth for divine wisdom, to know how to lead men and women from the subtle delusions surrounding them into the glorious light of the gospel of Christ. It is a delicate work to deal with human minds. Left to ourselves in this work, we shall surely fail; but God, who knows the thoughts of all men, knows how to reach the secret depths of the heart, and can teach us how to do this, and for this teaching we ought earnestly to pray. And to encourage us, the Lord says, If any man “lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
Furthermore, we must have power for service. Creative power alone can change men’s hearts, and thus lead them to allegiance to God. This power every believer in the Third Angel’s Message must have in order to make his efforts effective. In giving His commission to the Church, and explaining that His gospel of salvation must be given to every creature, Jesus emphasized the fact that this work could not be done by human power. He said, “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” And on another occasion He said that “ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” This power was to qualify them for effective service. Thus our great Leader recognizes our need of divine power, and gives the fullest assurance that if we seek it, He will give it to us.
Another object for which earnest prayers should ascend to heaven is that consecrated and thoroughly qualified laborers should be sent forth into the harvest field. Jesus says, “Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He would send forth laborers into His harvest.” Here we are encouraged to pray for the raising up of earnest, consecrated workers to fill the openings of God’s providence. To-day calls are coming from every direction for ministers, Bible workers, Christian physicians, nurses, teachers, and canvassing evangelists. A thousand new workers should step to the front at once to meet the urgent calls of the hour. During the coming Week of Prayer most earnest and importunate petitions should be made for at least this number of laborers to go forth into the harvest field.
As it requires means to support God’s workmen, every believer should sincerely ask for a great increase in the contributions to missions. One hundred thousand dollars will be none too much to meet the growing demands of the mission fields already opened. This is not too much for the believers in present truth to present to their Lord on this occasion. Unparalleled financial prosperity is to be seen everywhere, and God’s people are receiving their share of these blessings. The annual offering during the coming Week of Prayer can reach $100,000 without overburdening a single brother or sister connected with this cause. Were we to pray over this work as it is our privilege, the Lord would give us such revelations of the needs of the cause, and the blessedness of giving, that we could not withhold our means, and there is no doubt but that the coming annual offering to be made in December would reach this amount.
In order for the Week of Prayer to be all that the term implies, there must be earnest praying. Nor should we wait until the appointed time arrives before beginning to pray. From now until that special season of devotion begins, every believer should pray and study and plan to make the occasion all that it ought to be. If we give it no thought until it opens, we shall be unprepared to appreciate the readings, and to enter into the spirit of the occasion. Unless we plan to observe the Week of Prayer, we shall find many things to draw our attention from the devotion of the week, and thus cause us to lose the blessings we might gain. We should all plan our work so that, just as far as possible, we shall be free from labor. Certain home duties must of course be attended to; but if possible, every one should be free to spend the most of each day in the study of the Bible and the Testimonies, and in earnest prayer for the help we need, as indicated above. We should be at liberty to attend all the meetings of the church during the week, and to join heartily in every effort possible for the conversion of the children, for the reclaiming of the backslidden, and for a general revival of the Church. Above all, every one should earnestly seek for a personal blessing. We must make a full surrender of all to God. Every idol must be banished from the heart, that Christ may have full possession. He must be permitted to be Lord of all, or He cannot consent to be Lord of all.
In view of all these considerations, how gladly we should look forward to a season of special prayer and consecration, and how earnestly and thoroughly should we prepare to make the most of that occasion when we come to it. Let us remember that we shall obtain help during the coming season of devotion just in proportion as we put thought and preparation and prayer into it. The Lord now calls upon every one connected with His work to arise and do his duty, and He will greatly bless every one who will respond to this call.
A. G. DANIELLS.
THE MACEDONIAN CRY.
By W. A. Spicer
Paul was shown the vision in which “there stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.” “Immediately,” says the writer of the Acts, “we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.” Now we need no revelation to learn the needs. The Macedonian cry comes in the Mission Board mails from every continent. Shall we not “immediately” endeavor to send help to every land?
MACEDONIAN POSTAL CARD TO MISSION BOARD, BRINGING THE MESSAGE AGAIN, “COME OVER AND HELP US.”
MESSAGE AGAIN, “COME OVER AND HELP US.”
Just now the call comes literally from Macedonia itself. In that troubled region the truth has a foothold. We give herewith a facsimile of a postal card just received from Macedonia, on which the leader of a little company, who have newly come into the faith, pens this appeal:—
“I am glad to tell you that the gospel of Jesus Christ is being preached here. In vicinities about, there are persons who are interested in this truth and hungry for it. I praise the Lord for all He has done. Before I came here, they never heard about the signs of the times or the Sabbath, nor any other point of present truth. But now, let the praise be to the Lord, His true sayings are being heard and known here. Pray for the work everywhere, and don’t forget us here in Macedonia, where the apostle Paul worked so much. We need help.”
The sight of a postal card saying, in effect, “Come over into Macedonia, and help us,” is just as much a call for immediate response as was Paul’s vision at Troas. We have longed for a beginning in this region. The work must be strengthened in these parts “immediately.” If you had work to do about a powder magazine, and sparks were flying about, would you not do your work as quickly as possible? The Balkans have been aptly called the “powder magazine of Europe.” Humanity seethes here in perpetual disturbance. Statesmen would not be surprised any moment at outbreaks which might prove the spark that would set all Europe ablaze. Now, just now, is our time to speed the gospel of peace through Eastern Europe. When a missionary is held captive by brigands in Macedonia, nations are stirred, and thousands are freely offered to effect her ransom. What will we give this coming Week of Prayer to ransom souls held captive by sin in Macedonia and the regions round about?
W. A. SPICER,
Sec. Mission Board.
The Day-Star Has Risen
“The Day-star has risen upon us, and we are to flash its light upon the pathway of those in darkness.”
Keep Moving in God’s Cause
It is necessary to keep moving in the cause of God; we must “walk in the light,” not stand still in it, else it will soon depart from us.
A PLEA FOR WALES.
By W. H. Meredith
For nearly three years I have been working in and about London, and the Lord has been good to me. The last year has been filled with many blessings, and my stay in Balham, and the connection with the friends and co-laborers there, will be ever remembered. The experiences have been such as to bring me nearer to the people, and in touch with the Lord. The difficulties have proved great blessings. And although it is with sorrow that I leave the many dear friends there, yet it is with a strong desire and earnest wish to help some who are very dear to my heart,—my Welsh friends in and about the colliery districts of South Wales.
There are over one hundred thousand men and boys working in the pits there; and having myself spent thirteen years in a coal pit in Wales, I feel that something ought to be done to bring this glorious message of salvation to them; and by permission of the Conference Committee, I am now on my way to that field, trusting God to use me to bring light and truth to some poor souls.
I have often wondered why the Lord brought the truth to me when there are so many mighty men who would have done so much more in spreading the light than I have done, or can do. Yet I know He has a work for me to do; and if I am faithful, He will give all the grace needed to accomplish it.
Nearly seven years ago I used to talk the truth to my fellow colliers as we worked three and one-half miles from the mine entrance, at a depth of over two hundred yards, and I wondered why they could not see and believe as I did. Since then I have been out in the great cities, wondering why a collier should be called from the pit to teach people in large towns. Now I come back to the pits, having learned some lessons, and I beg you all to pray for me, that I may be useful, and be a great blessing here. I want to stay here until the Lord comes, if it is His will; and though the way seems hedged about, yet I have confidence that all will be well.
There are many difficulties here, as elsewhere, one being our inability to get suitable halls in which to hold meetings; and it is because of this I wish to make an earnest plea. For sixty pounds I can get a good portable hall (without such I cannot see how we are to reach these colliers), which will be in every way suitable to the field, and easy to move about in the valleys of South Wales. This small amount could easily be raised if every one felt the need.
Let all who are enjoying the blessings of this last message, and who, during the winter evenings will sit by their fires in comfort and warmth, look at the burning coal, and remember the men and boys who risked their lives day after day to get it for them, and who, during these next three months, will not see the light of the sun only on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, and remember that these are souls for whom Jesus died. Thank God for the colliers, but don’t forget the offering; thank God for the warm fire, but don’t forget those who mined the coal for you; and you will be rewarded. Some of these brave fellows will rise to bless you.
The hall I have spoken of may be had by Jan. 1, 1902. Shall we get it? Who will help answer this question? Let it be a New Year’s gift to Wales, won’t you? Send your gifts to Sister Jacques, 451 Holloway Rd., London, N. (marked “Gifts for Wales”), who will acknowledge their receipt in the Worker. Let your prayers accompany your gifts for the work in Wales.
W. H. MEREDITH.
SOUTH AFRICAN CONFERENCE.
By O. O. Fortner
The ninth session of the South African Conference was held in the Cape Town and Claremont churches, September 27 to October 6. Plans had previously been laid to hold the Conference and a camp-meeting in the Eastern Province, but upon asking permission of the authorities, we were informed that this could not be done under the restrictions of martial law. The large number of delegates that succeeded in reaching Cape Town from every part of South Africa was an indication that the Lord had directed the meeting to be held here.
Elder G. W. Reaser, who recently came to this field to take charge of the work in Natal, was present at the meeting, and rendered valuable help. Elder J. M. Freeman, our missionary to Basutoland, and Brother J. A. Chaney were also with us. Though traveling by rail at present is fraught with danger, favor was shown by the authorities in granting the necessary passes to our brethren, and the protecting hand of the Lord was with them as they journeyed to the meeting.
As far as practicable the business of the Conference was conducted on the same lines that were maintained at the General Conference. Elder Reaser was invited to share with Elder Hyatt the responsibility of presiding at the meetings. A large committee was appointed from the floor, which recommended the various subcommittees to consider every phase of the Conference work.
The Committee on Plans presented twenty-four recommendations, which were adopted, some of which are summarized as follows:—
Praise to God for His blessings and for protection amid the dangers of plague and the ravages of war; extension of the medical missionary work in the cities on a simple basis; establishment of a health-food depot in Cape Town in connection with the International Tract Society; ten weeks’ training class for workers, to be conducted in connection with the college; the publication of the South African Journal of Health to be under the auspices of the Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association Board of South Africa; indorsement of the six-penny-a-week plan for support of mission work; support of our people to be given to Claremont Union College in its efforts to carry out the principles of Christian education; establishment of church schools wherever practicable; continuation of the South African Sentinel, and a more general support to be given to it; co-operation of our people in the circulation of our papers; colporteurs’ licenses to be granted to our experienced canvassers; use of our Sabbath-school donations for the last half of this year for the printing of inexpensive literature in the native languages; indorsement of the plan in operation in other fields for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
Much interest was taken in the discussion of these various subjects, and light and blessing came in as the true principles of gospel work were emphasized. Recommendations submitted by the Committee on Division of Territory and Plans for Mission Work were adopted, providing for the division of South Africa into three fields: (1) The South African Conference, comprising the Cape Colony, with787the Orange River Colony and Basutoland as mission fields; (2) Natal-Transvaal Mission Field; (3) Rhodesian Mission Field; also for the formation of a South African Union Council of five members, to have the supervision of the work in mission territory.
As the constitution which was adopted at the organization of the Conference nine years ago no longer met the requirements of the work, a new one was framed and adopted. After careful consideration the Conference voted to reopen, and operate on an economical basis, the Plumstead Orphanage, which had been temporarily closed.
The treasurer reported the total amount received into the tithe treasury during the last Conference year to be $10,440.46, and the disbursements $9,980.98. The report of the International Tract Society showed a good financial standing, and that active work had been done in the distribution of literature. The college had enjoyed a prosperous year. The Kimberley Baths has been rebuilt, and has added greatly to its facilities for medical missionary work, but has unfortunately become involved in considerable debt. The Conference has taken charge of this institution. The large Claremont Sanitarium has passed from the control of the Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association to a private syndicate.
The Conference has passed through a trying year. The long-continued war, with its disastrous influences, has been a constant menace to the progress of the work. But notwithstanding the great difficulties, the Lord has abundantly blessed His people, and a good work has been accomplished.
The Conference just closed has in many respects been the most enjoyable, and we trust the most beneficial, one held in South Africa for years. The utmost harmony prevailed at all the Conference and committee meetings. It was the Spirit of the Lord that brought this union and confidence; the influence of man could never have accomplished it. The early morning and evening services held in the Claremont church were a great blessing. Many turned to the Lord, and all renewed their consecration to Him.
The following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: President, W. S. Hyatt; Secretary and Treasurer, O. O. Fortner. Executive Committee: W. S. Hyatt, H. J. Edmed, D. F. Tarr, H. W. Lindsay, E. A. Ingle. Secretary of the International Tract Society and Sabbath-school Department, O. O. Fortner. Members of the South African Union Council: G. W. Reaser (chairman), W. S. Hyatt, F. L. Mead (since deceased), J. M. Freeman, H. J. Edmed.
Though the tithe receipts admit of but a small working force, the prospects are good for the coming year. We have sometimes been led to think that this field has had more than its share of difficulties; but we do not forget that the work is the Lord’s, and that His power, and that of legions of angels, is pledged to help if we will but work with Him. We look to God for strength, for wisdom, and for grace to carry the triumphs of this message to the many classes of people of this great continent.
O. O. FORTNER,
Conference Secretary.
JAMAICA, WEST INDIES.
By W. Jay Tanner; Mrs. E. E. Tanner
PROVIDENCE.—September 10 we left Grove Town and came to Providence. An interest seemed to have awakened here as a result of work at the former place. Stormy weather has hindered us greatly. Nevertheless, six honest souls have been baptized as a result of the effort.
Since we came here, the company at Grove Town has not been idle. When the time for baptism came, they had seven in readiness. Two of these were keeping the Sabbath before we left, but had not yielded wholly on other points; the others came in largely through the personal efforts of different members of the church. It is indeed refreshing to see how earnestly these people labor to extend a knowledge of the message after they have once accepted it. And their labor bears fruit, too. While we have but six or seven here, I am confident that these will work until others are added to their little company.
The place of baptism is nine miles down the mountains from Grove Town, and over twenty miles from Providence. Yet the people did not complain about the walk. Two sisters walked forty-four miles to be baptized. Surely the argument of “inconvenience” had no weight with them.
In our work the past two months we have had the faithful assistance of Brother A. G. Peart, one of our native laborers.
The work in this island is onward. We have more calls than can be answered. We expect to leave this place next week to hold meetings in another parish.
W. JAY TANNER,
MRS. E. E. TANNER
AN IMPORTANT OCCASION.
By S. H. Lane
The approaching Week of Prayer will be the most important season ever celebrated by us as a people. The occasion means much to every one. All who participate in it will be benefited and abundantly blessed, while he who neglects it will reap darkness and discouragement, and will be farther from the Lord than before the season came.
We are certainly living in the last of the last days; and as the sacred hours of this Week of Prayer approach, we should each be prepared for it, having sought the Lord earnestly for His Holy Spirit. The signs of the times were never more ominous than they are this moment. The nations are getting angry, and preparation for war is going on everywhere. Complications are being formed that no statesman can solve, and which can only be fought out in the great battle of Armageddon. The Eastern question is fast hastening to its consummation, and soon he that is to come will come, and will not tarry. In view of this we should make the most of the Week of Prayer. Let us begin now with prayer, devotion, and consecration to God, and seek that nearness that we must have in order to be prepared for the outpouring of the latter rain. Let consecration and devotion be the watchword of the occasion, and let us adopt that word now. Those who give no thought to the occasion until the season is upon them, will not be prepared to get out of it what the Lord desires we shall as individuals obtain from it.
Our aim should be to secure more faith, devotion, humility, and earnestness, so that we may prosecute the work in the future as never before. This can be done only by consecration and the outpouring of the Spirit of God. The cause at large demands of us our time, talents, and means; but the acquisition of means for the cause of God should not be our first aim. Prayer to God, earnestness, and devotion should be the point at which we should aim, and yet means were never more needed than at the present time.
Our ranks are becoming numerous, the times are prosperous, and there was never before so much money in the country per capita, nor a time when the citizens of the nation were so nearly out of debt. Work has been plentiful, wages good, and almost every one has money, and those that have not have an opportunity for earning it, so our donations this year should be the largest ever known in a week of prayer since the service was first instituted. One hundred thousand dollars as an annual offering is needed this year to press the work into new fields, into the regions beyond, where the light of the message has never gone, and where thousands and millions are going down the broad way for the want of that light and knowledge which our missionaries can impart. Therefore our donations should be liberal. Do not wait until the last moment to decide how much you will give, but make up your mind now to be very liberal, and then plan for the means if you have not the amount on hand which you desire to give. When we were in the world, and lusting after the things of the world, if we desired anything and were not prepared to secure it, we immediately began planning to get it. Shall we not be just as wise in our generation in giving the last message of mercy to a dying world as we were to obtain the perishing things of this life? Who will begin now to secure means for the Lord?
This Week of Prayer means more to us than any in the past has meant. More than a decade of years ago, when the first prayer occasion was celebrated by us as a people, all took part in the services with earnestness. Nearly every one discontinued his work and made a business of attending the meetings, if necessary all day long, and much more was given then in proportion to our membership than is given to-day. When we are fully consecrated to God and His service, it will be a pleasure to pay our tithe, and to make freewill offerings to the Lord to carry on His blessed work.
Will not our church elders and leaders and ministers everywhere plan now to interest every one in the occasion? Who will respond by saying, “Indeed, we will begin the work right now.”
Reader, do not lay this paper down and put the matter off, but let us begin now to pray to God most earnestly for the success of this occasion with our people everywhere. The writer would suggest that the elders plan meetings. The presidents of our Conferences should plan to furnish help for all our churches just as far as possible, and hold before our people everywhere the needs of the various fields throughout the entire world, ever realizing that the commission is, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” That this may be done more fully in the year to come than ever before let us all pray and donate during the coming Week of Prayer. S. H. LANE.
BRAZIL.
By A. B. Stauffer
RIO JANEIRO.—We are glad to say the work is onward here. More money is coming in than for some time. The canvassing work is reviving, and we see better days for this branch. In the faith and strength of God, we press forward, sure of success.
(3) We have started a small church and workers' paper in the German language, for the education of our people, hoping to bring more life and activity into our ranks. We also plan to start a Missionary Reading Circle in this paper, for our people.
The work at the mission school at Brusque is prospering. Five of the first class are now out in the field. More than twenty are in attendance at present. Three are on their way on horseback, from Rio Grande do Sul, a journey of about two weeks, and others are preparing to attend. But the home is full, so that the brethren think it necessary to build a new dormitory for the girls, and let the boys occupy the old one. We are thankful that God has recognized this school as His by blessing it so that workers are being prepared for this field, and we need no longer write to the States for more German help. But this is not a German, but a Portuguese field, therefore we need to lay plans for more advanced and broader work along this line.
The field, therefore we need to lay plans for more advanced and broader work along this line. We must make earnest efforts to give the message to the natives. The best way to do this is by educating native talent. This means that we must establish an educational work in the native tongue. Next to a school for the natives, we need a good press, and a printer to connect with it. These are needs we have long felt and prayed for. The Lord grant that we may soon realize our hopes and prayers.
