A Unique Testimony From Russia by E. R. P.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 25, 1909

A Unique Testimony From Russia

By E. R. P.

IN a letter recently received by Elder A. G. Daniells from Elder J. T. Boettcher, president of the Russian Union Conference, a very interesting reference is made to the strength of our organization, and the influence of our literature, in Russia.

One of our ministers, while laboring in St. Petersburg, was invited to the home of the leading missionary of the Greek Church in Russia. During the interview the missionary of the Greek Church said, “I have never before met such an intelligent and well-organized sect as are the Seventh-day Adventists. They are flooding the whole world with their literature until the inhabitants are lifting up their hands to God, asking deliverance from this plague.”

“We are glad,” says Elder Boettcher in his comment on the above paragraph, “for this testimony. As we know that many are lifting up their hands to God for this truth, we shall keep on organizing and scattering our literature until the Lord shall come.”

Yes, indeed, let us go on organizing the work, and scattering the literature. While it is true that there are many who count this blessed truth a “plague,” yet we also know that there are a few who sigh and cry for the abominations that are done in the land, and who welcome this truth as the sign of their deliverance.

E. R. P.