After the excellent camp-meeting at Oakland I remained a few days with Elders Hibbard and Gardner, who with other workers were following up the interest awakened by the camp-meeting. Quite a number were interested, some of whom will doubtless obey.
I also had the privilege of visiting Mountain View and seeing the ruins of the Pacific Press Publishing Co.'s printing plant. As I stood amid the smoking embers, I felt inexpressibly sad, yet I rejoiced to know that this message does not consist of material things, such as we can see, but is a life, a power; it is the gospel for saving men's souls. It uses material things in its work, but it depends on none of these for the accomplishment of its work. And while the Press is gone, its work remains, and if possible it is more urgent and important than ever before; and what seems like disaster the Lord will use to advance his cause. The enemy once captured the ark containing the original copy of the decalogue written with the finger of God, but even this did not retard the work of God. The brethren of the Press were taking hold courageously, and the work was moving on, and we feel confident that God can and will cause the ruin wrought by the fire to work for the advancement of the message committed to our hands.
Before the camp-meeting at Los Angeles I had the privilege of visiting several places in the Southern California Conference by arrangement of Elder G. W. Reaser. I spent one day at Fernando, speaking to the church in the evening. A teachers' institute was in progress here, under the direction of Prof. E. S. Ballenger. Nearly all the teachers in the conference were in attendance. A strong and effective work in educational lines is being carried forward in the conference. Sabbath and Sunday, August 11, 12, I spent with the church at San Diego, and spoke three times. I found a large company of earnest believers here. While here I visited the Paradise Valley Sanitarium at National City, six miles from San Diego, and held one service with the helpers and patients. This is a most excellent institution, located amid pleasant surroundings, and in a climate as good, perhaps, as this world affords. It was enjoying a fair patronage.
I next visited the Loma Linda Sanitarium. This is indeed a beautiful place. In addition to the sanitarium work which will be carried forward here, steps are being taken to establish a training-school for evangelical medical missionary work. This institution doubtless will become a strong factor in the development of our medical work.
It was my privilege to attend the first part of the camp-meeting in Los Angeles; but as others will report this meeting, I will not enter into details, further than to say that from the first it was a most excellent meeting. The attendance was large, and a good spirit was present. It was especially encouraging to note the deep interest in the foreign missionary work. Though burdened with local business matters of great importance on account of the large institutions located among them, one of the first items of business brought forward was a recommendation appropriating five thousand dollars of surplus tithe for the foreign work. This was passed by a rising vote of the entire congregation. I left this meeting before it closed, to attend the Oklahoma meeting at Kingfisher.
G. B. THOMPSON
W. H. HECKMAN
By W. H. Heckman
Michigan
BATTLE CREEK.—I presume there is no church among us to which the eyes of our people are looking at the present time as to the Battle Creek church.
During the winter months, several Testimonies were received here and read in the Tabernacle. The burden of these messages was that our people should not centralize, but rather scatter out and let their light shine in the different localities to which they may move. As a result of these communications, a number of our people have left Battle Creek for different parts of the country, and many others are contemplating doing so as soon as they can dispose of their property and arrange their temporal affairs. These Testimonies have proved a great blessing to our people here in a spiritual way. The first quarterly meeting this year was the largest one ever known in the history of the church. The effect has also been seen in the finances, as the following report, which was read by the church clerk at our last quarterly business meeting, will show:—
The total amount of tithe received for the first six months of 1906 was $6,141.91. The total amount of tithe received for the first six months of 1905 was $5,114.09, showing an increase for the first six months of this year over those of last, of $1,026.92.
Total amount received on church expense for the first six months of 1906 was $736.90. Total amount received for the first six months of 1905 was $395.28, showing an increase for the first six months of this year over last of $341.62.18
The following extract is from the report of the librarian of the church for the quarter ending June 30, 1906:— “All the districts in Battle Creek church save two, are fully organized as missionary societies, and are doing at least some work in missionary lines. For this we feel glad, because at this time last year, during the hot summer months, we received no report whatever from any of the districts, and at that time only two or three were really organized as missionary districts.”
From the above it is evident that God’s blessing has been resting upon us, for which we give him all the praise.
W. H. HECKMAN
An Open Letter
By C. H. Jones
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CAL., Aug. 21, 1906.
The burning of the Pacific Press seems to have touched a tender chord in the hearts of all our people. Hundreds of letters have come to us from all parts of the country expressing sorrow and sympathy, and inquiring what could be done to assist us in this our time of need.
Our brethren and sisters seem to regard the calamity as a personal loss, and they are anxious to have a part in restoring the destroyed institution. These letters are a source of great comfort and encouragement to us, and inspire faith and courage in our hearts, and give us a desire to take hold anew and push the work more energetically than ever before.
We know that our people are anxiously waiting to learn what our plans are for the future. We wish to say that we have not been idle by any means. Our board of directors, together with leading brethren, have been studying the situation carefully, and seeking the Lord to know what he would have us do.
To meet pressing demands, temporary buildings have been erected, and we have already two large cylinder presses, one linotype, one job-press, a paper-cutter, and wire stitcher in operation. With these we can go on with the work of publishing our periodicals, and do some book work as well. Machinery for our electrotype foundry and bindery has also been ordered, so within the next month we expect to have quite a little plant in operation. By running these machines night and day we can turn out a large amount of work.
In the matter of rebuilding, many questions are to be taken into consideration. We have reached a crisis in our work, and the directors do not feel like taking all the responsibility. We have therefore decided to call a special meeting of the stockholders to convene here at Mountain View, Monday, Sept. 10, 1906, at 2 p. m., at which time definite action will be taken in regard to rebuilding, raising funds, etc.
In the meantime, we must not be idle. The terrible calamities that are coming upon the world so rapidly have alarmed the people, and many are anxiously inquiring what these things mean. Never have we found them more ready, yea, more anxious to hear and read about these things, than now. Never have our own people been aroused and stirred to action as now, and now, just now, is the opportune time to give them something to do to get the truth before the people.
At a recent meeting of the General Conference Publication Committee a plan was suggested which will not only help the Pacific Press financially, but will at the same time aid in spreading the message. The plan in brief is this:—
To set the machinery of the denomination in motion in favor of a strong, united effort to increase the circulation of our periodicals:—
In placing the REVIEW AND HERALD in every Sabbath-keeping family.
In increasing the circulation of The Signs of the Times in every State equal to twice the membership of the conference.
In making a special effort to increase the circulation of the Watchman, especially in the Southern and Southwestern Union Conferences.
And also to make an earnest effort in behalf of Life and Health and Liberty.
The Signs of the Times is recognized as our pioneer missionary paper. From the very beginning, with hardly an exception, it has been published at a loss, and will continue to be until the subscription list has been largely increased. In view of our great need just now, and the fact that The Signs of the Times has proved itself to be one of the most effective agencies in getting the truth before the people, it would seem to be right and proper to make this paper a special feature in the great missionary campaign this fall, and urge our people everywhere to put forth an earnest effort to raise the subscription list to at least twice the membership of each conference.
Before the fire the Pacific Press was doing a large amount of commercial work, but this has now all been swept away. At the last meeting of our board of directors, the question of commercial work in the future was carefully considered, and the following definite action taken:—
“Whereas, Giving the last great threefold message to the world demands the best energies and the individual attention of God’s people, more especially of those directly engaged in its organized work; and,—
“Whereas, This office was established for the purpose of giving this message to the world; and,—
“Whereas, Whatever may have been expedient in the past, the time now demands that all the facilities of the office and the talents, energies, and ability of its employees be devoted solely to the work for which the institution was established, therefore,—
“Resolved, That from henceforth commercial work shall be eliminated from the office of the Pacific Press, and that by commercial work shall be understood all work outside the regular organized work of the message, or such work as shall not be approved by the publishing committee of the institution.”
We might add that it is our purpose to adhere strictly to this declaration of principle; and from the sentiments expressed in nearly all the letters we have received since the fire, we believe this action will meet with the approval of our brethren and sisters everywhere. We also feel that we have the approval of God in taking this stand.
With a clear conscience we can now take hold of the work of rebuilding the institution, and call upon our brethren and sisters to assist us. Not only do we believe it will mark a new era in our publishing work, but we shall be able to do more and better denominational work and get it out more promptly; and we believe our brethren and sisters everywhere will respond to the call to give these publications a wide circulation, and working together in this way, and in God’s name, the last message will be given to the world speedily. This is the sole reason for which our publishing houses exist, but we have been slow in learning the lesson.
We wish to say that The Signs of the Times will ever be true to its name, not only giving the message in its fulness, but also from time to time calling attention to the physical, moral, and spiritual condition of the world, the terrible calamities that are coming upon it, and showing what these things mean in the light of prophecy, and pointing the reader to the only sure Refuge.
We have a band of faithful workers here at the Pacific Press, and we all feel like humbling our hearts before God and learning the lessons he would have us learn from this great calamity. We are cast down, but not discouraged. Our hope was never brighter nor our faith stronger in the message than it is today, and we believe that there is a bright future before us if we continue humbly to walk close to the Master’s side.
Our eyes are upon him, and we are listening to the still, small voice, and desire to move out in his opening providences. C. H. JONES.
British Central Africa
By T. H. Branch
PLAINFIELD MISSION, CHOLO.—The mails in this protectorate for the last three months have not been delivered very regularly, on account of the slaughtering of the carriers by the lions, which infest that part of the country through which the native carriers pass to and from the post-office. These lions are in the game reserve, so could not be killed until the authorities of the protectorate received permission from the proper ones in London to destroy them. In the meantime, the beasts became very bold, and entered into a small town, and tore to pieces young children, before their parents’ eyes. Also, many women and children in the villages, and eleven of the mail-carriers, have been eaten by them. Just now they have been driven back into the woods, by the Europeans, whose interests demanded the natives’ services.
We are enjoying the blessings of the Lord here in the work. This is a wandering people, not only walking about here and there, and returning again to their homes, but sometimes all the people of a village, with their scant belongings, move away, believing, from the result of lot casting, that there is danger for them if they do not shift their village.
It was good news to hear that there were those who are willing and anxious to help in the work by supporting native teachers; for we have had to stop one of our out-schools, for the lack of funds. But since receiving promise of help, we have sent a boy to call the people together again for school. You may be sure that we shall appreciate any help that the brethren may think fit to send to this mission. A worker can be supported for two dollars a month. Some of our more advanced teachers are receiving about three dollars. I am so19glad that the Lord is working on the hearts of his children to help support teachers.
We are glad as we see the work advancing into regions beyond, scattering and penetrating the darkness of superstition and sin. I long for the time when there shall be a strong force of workers in this part of Africa, stretching on and on to the ends of the earth, till all have heard of this saving message. This will be when God shall, in the near future, put his Spirit upon young men of every tribe, and fit them for this work. To this end we are laboring and praying and trusting. T. H. BRANCH.
SHANG-TSAI HSIEN.—
By H. W. Miller, M. D.
Some time ago I received a letter from the Board in reference to securing a location in a mountainous district, to serve as a place where the workers could go during the heat of the summer, and recuperate. This we have sadly felt the need of ever since we came here, and so there was a committee appointed to look up such a location. We found a place as ideal as we could wish, located in the region of a thickly populated district, and were able to rent it for a period of fifteen years, at a very small sum. We thought this much better than buying, for we do not want to get a large amount of money stored up in property in the interior of China until the prospect toward foreigners is more favorable.
After renting the place, the trouble broke out in this district between the rebels and the officials, and the people thought they would have to flee to the place that we had rented. But the people of that village became very angry because the man had rented it to us. We did not feel safe in going ahead, under those circumstances, so we have done nothing further to secure the place. But we still have the deed of rental, and we have learned since that there is a possibility of our being permitted to take over the property without any objection. If not, we have an investment of only ten dollars in it, and this will be returned if they do not give us a permit. Somehow, there is a way of securing things in China that is just the opposite from that in other lands; but by perseverance things are accomplished.
I can not express how thankful I am for the help of Brother and Sister Allum. It was a little over fifteen months that I had been alone, and during that time I was indeed a Chinaman, living as the Chinese do, at times boarding with them in their homes. You can appreciate how valuable an experience this is to one who works for them. There is something about the Orientals that the foreigner can not understand unless he can see them as they are in their homes. Not only was this a help to me in learning how the Chinese live, and how they think and reason, and to see their relations with their neighbors, but I was constantly learning the home language and the expressions not found in books, the lack of a knowledge of which, most of all, makes the foreigner's language strange to them. And these expressions very few, even of the old missionaries, have; for the Chinaman always tries to speak the best language he can before the foreigner, but when the Chinese are among themselves, they will talk quite a different language. However, the Lord saw fit to give me fifteen months of such training, but I have not felt that it was his will that I should continually be thus situated, and I greatly appreciate the change of having the company of earnest workers.
H. W. MILLER, M. D.
The Louisiana Camp-Meeting
By K. C. Russell
I DID not reach this meeting until it was well advanced. It was held at Lake Arthur, from July 23 to August 2. This place is located about three hundred miles west of New Orleans. The meeting was held in a beautiful grove on the edge of the town, Lake Arthur, and near a lake by the same name. The attendance of our people at this meeting was considered excellent. There was also a large attendance from the city and surrounding country at each evening service when the weather permitted.
From the first, this camp-meeting was characterized by much of the Holy Spirit’s power. The last Sabbath of the meeting was a day which will not be forgotten by those in attendance, owing to the manifestation of the Spirit’s power in the converting of men and women to the gospel and in reclaiming backsliders. In the afternoon the rite of baptism was administered to twenty-one willing candidates in the lake near the camp-grounds, at which place a large number of citizens gathered to witness the scene. The weather during this service, and also during the other public meetings, was most favorable.
All departments of the work were considered, and a live interest was manifested in the same. There was also a liberal response by our people to the various calls for funds in the interests of the different phases of our work, which were made from time to time during the meeting.
Prof. J. E. Tenney, Brother O. R. Staines, and the writer remained until the close of this meeting. The Lord greatly blessed these brethren in presenting the principles of Christian education, and the great needs of the institutions which they represented.
Elder S. B. Horton, the president of the Louisiana Conference, accompanied me to New Orleans on my return. My visit in this important city in the South was a most interesting and profitable one, as it enabled me to grasp the possibilities there are in extending the precious gospel to the citizens of this city. It is believed that New Orleans is destined to become the greater New York of the Southern cities when the Panama Canal is completed, as it will be the most natural and convenient point to reach the United States from there.
Certainly the time has come when our work in this city should be taken hold of with earnestness and zeal. Our prayer is that the Lord may greatly bless in the work of extending the truth to the many towns in Louisiana.
K. C. RUSSELL.
Mission Work in India
By Luther J. Burgess
India
ALMORA.—As we are just getting settled in our new mission station, we will send a few words to our brethren and sisters in the home land who manifested such a warm interest in the work in India before our return to this country.
We spent the first four months of this year in the plains, and then as the weather became too warm for work there, we decided to come to Almora, a station well up in the Himalaya Mountains. We had met a native man from Almora, and received an invitation to visit his district.
The native people here have given us a friendly welcome, and we have spent a pleasant and profitable three months in studying the language and in working among the people. In connection with our study we are preparing some short articles in Hindi and Urdu, on the coming of the Lord and the signs of the times, which we hope to have ready soon to print in the form of a pamphlet about the size of Life and Health.
We have received much help from educated native men here in our translation work. We first prepare an article in simple language, and then give it to one of our native friends, who returns in a few days with it written in good Hindi. We read his copy over to see that he has made no mistake in the thought, and as we have opportunity, we read it to other native friends to see if they can comprehend it easily. In this way a number of persons are brought into contact with the message, and we have secured several good articles. There may be others in foreign fields who will find this plan helpful. We believe in getting as many as possible to help in giving the message, and that the Lord20will use any one whom he can lead by his Spirit.
About two weeks ago a young native man, Amar Nath, and his wife came to us to spend a few months in studying the message, preparing to return to the plains to work among their own people. Amar Nath was converted from Hinduism about twelve years ago, and since that time he has not thought it safe to return to his home, on account of the prejudice of his people. He had been working as a village preacher in connection with the Methodist Mission for several years when we met him at Tulsipur. Without any assurance of permanent support from us, he has left his former associates, and has come to us to receive more light. Amar Nath's wife, Suraj Bai, left her Hindu home and parents about six years ago to share the lot of her husband in following the Saviour. We hope that our brethren and sisters will remember these two young people in their prayers.
We are of good courage, and are enjoying our work, feeling very thankful to the Lord for the pleasant location he has given us for our mission quarters. We hope to write again soon and give a brief description of our place here among the pine trees on the mountainside. We trust that many of our brethren and sisters will remember us at the throne of grace. LUTHER J. BURGESS.
W. C. HANKINS
By W. C. Hankins
China
KULANGSU, AMOY.—We are very comfortable in our new home, and believe that we shall not feel the heat here as we did last summer. The Lord was surely very merciful to us to help us get such a good location.
The ocean, at high tide, comes within thirty steps of our front door, and at times the large war-vessels of the different nationalities anchor just in front of our house. There have been two large men-of-war and three gunboats anchored here in the last five weeks.
We have been in China now just a little more than a year. Five from this province have gone forward in the ordinance of baptism during that time. Two were baptized at Canton, in December, 1905, and I buried three young men in the watery grave, May 2, 1906. Elders Keh and B. L. Anderson assisted in the ceremony.
Four of those baptized have come out during the time we have been here, and received their instruction in the truth from Elder Keh and myself. The Holy Spirit has done a marvelous work on the hearts of these, and to him belongs all the glory. There are several others, who, we hope, will be ready for baptism soon. We are planning to organize a church here at no very distant date.
All the men who have joined us gave up the use of tobacco and wine, and that is a very difficult thing to do in this country, where it is polite to offer your guest a pipe of tobacco and a glass of wine.
We are holding daily studies with these young people, who are studying to fit themselves to be strong workers.
W. C. HANKINS
The Death of Elder S. H. Lane
A BRIEF announcement was made last week of the sudden death of Elder S. H. Lane, the president of the New York Conference. It seems that several weeks ago he had an ill turn, and decided to go to Battle Creek. There he appeared to improve, and soon returned to his field of labor. The following quotation from a letter written by Brother T. E. Bowen, the secretary of the New York Tract Society, will give some particulars concerning the last few days of Elder Lane’s life:—
“His death came as a great surprise to us all. He was apparently improving, that is, he kept saying he felt better, although he looked bad when here at the office both times. He came directly from Battle Creek to Constableville, a little place about twelve miles from the Rome, and then the next week came down to the office. The last time he was here at the office, he seemed to me better than the first time in some ways. His wife did not accompany him this way, but went to Canton, where they had friends and relatives. She was there caring for a sick cousin. Within a few miles of Canton lived Brother and Sister Crosbie, relatives, and on Elder Lane’s going north, Sister Lane joined him, and went out to their place. It seems he reached there on Tuesday, and stayed until Thursday after dinner. Sister Crosbie’s son took him to the station at Canton.
“A letter from Brother Snide, who met him at the other end of the journey at Brushton, states that he was sick when he met him. On reaching Bangor he went to bed. In the evening he rallied sufficiently to perform a marriage ceremony, but was not able to finish writing out the certificate. From this time he did not get up, neither did he eat anything after leaving Brother Crosbie’s on Thursday morning. They sent for Sister Lane, and she reached Bangor Sabbath afternoon. That night they did all that they could for him, and in the morning he seemed some better. A physician had been called before Sister Lane came, and Sunday morning he came again. He gave them no hope, and said he might live two days, but he died in about two hours.
“Sister Crosbie wrote that his mind was preserved to the last. Sunday morning he told his wife he felt deathly sick, and he did not know but that he was going to die. He then prayed, and as nearly as can be quoted, he said, ‘O Lord, thou knowest I have tried to be faithful. I have made many mistakes, but do thou forgive.’ A few minutes afterward he passed away.”
The body was taken to Battle Creek, where funeral service was held in the Tabernacle. The following report of the exercises is taken from the MorningEnquirer of that city:—
“A large and sympathetic gathering of mourning relatives, friends, and neighbors assembled at the Tabernacle yesterday afternoon in attendance upon the solemn and impressive funeral service for the late Elder Sands H. Lane, conducted by Elder A. T. Jones, who previously conducted prayer services at the home of Mrs. J. W. Bacheller and family, 324 West Main Street, Mrs. Bacheller being a sister of the deceased.
“Owing to the fact of the illness of Elder J. M. Rees, of Kokomo, Ind., who was obliged to seek treatment at the Sanitarium, the duty devolved upon Elder Jones, who, following a fervent prayer, based his remarks upon the scripture lesson found in Isa. 57: 1, 2, also reading the twenty-first chapter of Revelation, descriptive of the home of the saved—a theme upon which the departed ever delighted to speak. Then followed a highly eulogistic sketch of the life-work of the deceased from the pen of Elder Rees, who was brought into the Seventh-day Adventist ministry through the efforts of Elder Lane.
“Three beautiful and appropriate vocal numbers were tenderly rendered by a West End quartette consisting of Mrs. S. I. Abbey, Miss Lelah Hart, Messrs. O. C. Edwards and Howard H. Burden, the numbers bringing tears to the eyes of many in the congregation.
“During the service Elder Jones read a well-penned biographical sketch of the life and work of the departed friend and minister. He was followed by Elders Nicola, Bourdeau, Tenney, McCoy, and Burnham, each of whom paid high tribute to the memory and worth of their departed brother and efficient co-worker, referring to his genial and kind-hearted manners, which won for him legions of friends in every field of labor in which his lot was cast. The bier was covered with the most beautiful flowers and evergreens, emblematical of the love and esteem in which the deceased was and ever will be held.”21
“As was eminently befitting the occasion, the pall-bearers were fellow ministers and colaborers of the deceased, Elders McCoy, Tenney, Bourdeau, Nicola, Heckman, and Smith. The funeral party, preceded by Elder Jones, the bearers, and the casket, filed out of the Tabernacle at the close of the service, the quartette feelingly rendering another appropriate vocal number. The long cortege then took its way to Oak Hill Cemetery, where the remains were laid at rest in the Bacheller family plat, to await the coming of the Life-giver, in whose vineyard the deceased had long and efficiently labored, there to sleep in confidence awaiting the call of the Master and his approving words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.’”
The following biographical sketch, prepared by Elder J. M. Rees, was read at the funeral service:—
“Sands H. Lane was born in the township of Bedford, near Battle Creek, in 1844, and this community has been home to him all the sixty-two years of his life. When he was a lad of about ten years, his parents embraced the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, and since that time he has lived in that faith. In his youth he was employed in the printing-office of the Review and Herald. His brother, E. B. Lane, who was about two years older than Sands, entered the ministry, and after a few years’ experience induced his brother to engage in the gospel work with him, their first work being done in Indiana in 1868. The fruits of his labors soon gave proof of his call to the work, and since then his life has been given to the proclamation of present truth and to organizing and directing the work in various fields. In 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Parmelia Hilliard, of Madrid, N. Y.
“For some years his work was in Indiana, and he became the president of the Indiana Conference, in which capacity he labored for several years with marked success. He spent some time in England, and presided over the New York and Southern Illinois Conferences, and again returned to New York, in which State his labors came to an end.
“Soon after returning to his field of labor he was called upon to perform a somewhat tedious journey by wagon. The trip aggravated the disordered condition of his liver, and brought on serious suffering, caused by the poisons which quickly filled his system, and from which he could not rally.
“He died in Bangor, eastern New York, August 19. His sufferings were borne with fortitude, and he met the end in full faith and courage in his Redeemer. The blow came with sudden and terrible force to his wife, who was accompanying him on his travels, and ministered to him in his last sufferings. But she is sustained by the blessed hope soon to be realized, and by the prayers and sympathies of thousands of friends, who are afflicted with her.”
Elder Lane was for several years a member of the board of trustees of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, holding this position up to the time of its dissolution in 1903, and was president of the Board in 1899-1900. He was also president of the board of trustees of the General Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists during the years 1901-03. At the same time he was a member of various other boards and committees in connection with the general work.
W. W. MILLER
By W. W. Miller
Calcutta.—The work thus far this year has gone beyond our expectation, and we hope for still greater results. Elder Votaw baptized seven in Moulmein, Burma, a few weeks ago. The work in Bangalore is growing, and Sister Orr is calling for a public effort to be made there. But where is the man to join Brother Meyer in this?
More than twenty embraced the Sabbath last year—some through reading the Oriental Watchman, some through hearing it read by their friends, others through the workers.
The following is a paragraph from a letter sent to Dr. Ingersoll by a railroad station-master. This man sent an employee, who is a heavy drinker, to the sanitarium for treatment. He writes: “I am anxious to hear from or of him, as he left some money, a watch and chain, and other things with me.” Describing the man, he says: “He is honest in heart, and a perfect gentleman. A few days before he left, he came under the influence of God, and realized his need of conversion. May the Lord help you to draw this soul out of darkness into his marvelous light.” This is an evidence that some have confidence in the sanitarium.
Brother Reagan brought him to Sabbath-school in the morning, also to the afternoon meeting. I spoke on the disappointment of 1844. When he returned to the sanitarium, he asked about the sanctuary, saying, “I want to know more about it.” So they have begun readings with him. I am so glad that the Lord has his appointed ways to get the truth before the people.
We put two more workers in the field recently—Brother A. C. Mookerji and his son. These are Bengali laborers. The work among that people is opening up, and must be looked after.
