Korea by C. L. BUTTERFIELD

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 30, 1914

Korea

By C. L. BUTTERFIELD

A few months ago I began a monthly news-letter among our native workers. I had found that they each knew but very little about what the others were doing. When I suggested the monthly letter, they were all pleased. All the workers write to me during the month, and items are taken from these letters and sent to each worker. I also translate items from Sister White’s writings, which are of interest and profit to them. Following is one of the letters from Kim Na Chun, which may be of interest:—

“The Workers’ News-Letter, with items of interest from all parts of the field and admonition from Sister White, was gladly received a few days ago. Please translate some each month from the writings of Sister White, and send to us through the News-Letter.

“With regard to the work here in Ham Heung, I wish to say that it has been my mind to visit every house, distribute literature, and preach the gospel to all who will hear. I began this work by visiting the houses nearest the church, and then those farther away. During one week I sold twenty tracts and gave away three hundred pages of literature, and had many interesting experiences. As a result of this work, one whole family and one brother have turned from heathenism to worship the true God. They are now keeping the Sabbath. Others are much interested. I praise God for all this.

“Brother Pak Nong Hae is giving his full time to the sale of our magazine, Sei Chyensu eui Keunpyel, in this city and throughout this territory. Brother, pray much that the third angel’s message may quickly be preached in all this province.

“This province is far north; and the snow and heavy winds make it hard to do much traveling at this time of year. Please pray much for this weak person.”

Kim Na Chun’s letter is a fair sample of many that I receive. If I mistake not, our eighteen workers report an average of one family each a month. That is not many, but it is a continual growth. Aside from the workers already referred to, our teachers, canvassers, and missionary societies are also doing much to spread the truth.

During 1913 there were more than 36,000 copies of the magazine placed in the homes of the people. Including books and tracts, there were more than 1,500,000 pages of literature distributed, not including Bibles. Our sales amounted to $1,235.75 in this little country, where, only three or four years ago, it was said that we could not sell literature, for the people were too poor to buy. But God has wonderfully blessed, and to his name be all the praise. The message is going in all parts of the earth, and will soon triumph in the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

C. L. BUTTERFIELD.