p. 16 | China by E. H. Wilbur

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 5, 1909

China

By E. H. Wilbur

CANTON.—To-day I had the privilege of baptizing four precious souls in the river near Canton. About forty persons, including the teachers and some of the students of the schools, took a large boat, and went down the river about one mile, to a quiet place. We sang familiar hymns on our way down. After the boat anchored, I spoke for a short time on the meaning and importance of baptism; then all went on shore. While the brethren and sisters sang, “There is a fountain filled with blood,” the candidates—three Chinese women and one young Chinese man—followed their Lord in baptism. One of the women, Mrs. Liu, is the mother of the three girls baptized by Elder Anderson two years ago. (One daughter is now near Los Angeles.) Mrs. Liu’s aunt was also baptized. These two women and the young man were never members of any church. The other woman is from Kongmoon, and was formerly a member of the Church of England mission. All but one of these persons have been keeping the Sabbath for about two years. One young man who should have been baptized at this time is away in the country, canvassing, but we expect to have another baptism soon.

We are having a wonderful revival among the students in our boys’ school. I wish you could hear their prayers and testimonies. The Spirit of the Lord is also working in the girls’ school. On Sabbath afternoons at three o’clock they have a Bible study or social meeting. At its close they may be seen sitting in groups in their rooms, some singing, while others are talking together about the Sabbath question, nature of man, or other Bible doctrines.

E. H. WILBUR.