British North Borneo by F. A. DETAMORE

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 2, 1914

British North Borneo

By F. A. DETAMORE

A young Chinese colporteur went from Singapore to British North Borneo to sell Bibles. His heart was full of love, and he rejoiced in telling God's message of salvation. Several became interested, and called for our Chinese evangelist at Singapore. He visited them, and a goodly number decided to obey God's commandments. Long and earnestly they called for some one to come and baptize them, and at last Elder Montgomery and wife went to teach them more fully, and to baptize them. It was my privilege to accompany them, and it took us eight days to reach Sandakan from Singapore.

We rejoiced to find these earnest souls, and our joy was made greater as others became interested. My stay was a short one, but I shall never forget the impressions made upon my heart as we talked to some of those who had given up everything for the sake of serving God. Others are uniting with us, and we see bright prospects for a great work in this field. But why should we not see many workers, instead of one man and his wife, ready to go to these needy people who are calling for the gospel of salvation? F. A. DETAMORE.