China by B. L. Anderson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 22, 1909

China

By B. L. Anderson

AMOY.— We can not report many additions during the past year. Yet ten souls have been baptized, and several others are studying, and await the sacred rite. On the whole, I think the past year has been quite as good as any of the previous years; for the novelty of the advent doctrine has practically worn away, but the truth is still taking hold of the hearts of the people. By faith I can see a large Seventh-day Adventist church right here in the commercial city of Amoy, not far in the future. My prayers and efforts shall constantly be toward this end. We have recently secured a place here which is to be used as a chapel and quarters for an evangelist and family. I am much pleased over this development, as it is what I have been wanting for the past two years. Rent is high, and even half-way suitable locations are scarce, so this place was difficult to obtain. We pay one hundred sixty dollars Mexican annually in rental. This is considered not only reasonable, but cheap for Amoy.

Only a few days ago I returned from a visit to all the out-stations, and expect soon to make the round again. The believers seemed alive to the gospel, and were ready and eager to learn more.

B. L. ANDERSON.