Orange River Colony by M. E. EMMERSON

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 18, 1909

Orange River Colony

By M. E. EMMERSON

KOLO, BASUTOLAND.—God is blessing our work, and we are not sorry we came. On the way here, we had the opportunity of presenting the truth to a man and his wife, and both accepted everything we gave them, and to-day they are faithful in Sabbath-keeping and in paying tithe.

We are to have a baptismal service in about two weeks. One candidate is ready, and we hope to have several more.

We are studying the Sesuto language, which is quite difficult, as every missionary coming here can testify. In one year from the time we came, we hope to be able to converse with the natives. And in two years I think I shall not need any one to interpret for me. We believe God will help us, but are also of the belief that God works most when man works hardest. We wish to work here until Jesus comes. And work for him is so sweet! The true soldiers of the cross will be weary and worn with the battle, and will be glad to lay down their armor at the Lord’s command, and enter into life everlasting. We are not discouraged. The blackest clouds always have silver linings. There is no such thing as defeat. Wherever the banner of the cross is raised, songs of victory will be sung.

The work is onward here. We have some reading-matter ("Steps to Christ" and several tracts) translated into the Sesuto, and are planning to have more translated soon. The next book to be translated will be one especially adapted to the native. Our plan for future work is to scatter the printed pages in Basutoland, and then follow this up with more personal work. M. E. EMMERSON.