Nazareth, South India by E. D. THOMAS

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 23, 1915

Nazareth, South India

By E. D. THOMAS

E. D. THOMAS

THE twenty-first of February, 1915, we opened a series of meetings in our school building. We printed some notices announcing our meetings, and had them circulated among the people in the near-by villages. Different phases of the truth were presented night after night; and we had a fairly good attendance at nearly all our services.

Just as soon as certain ones in the community found that some were becoming interested in what we preached, they began to teach them many false things concerning us as a denomination and as individuals. We paid little attention to all these false rumors, for we all knew that they could do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. We have the assurance that the power of the Spirit was manifested in all the services. Many obtained victories over bad habits and sins, and are determined to have a closer walk with the Saviour. As a result of this effort, many honest ones are interested in the message. On the first of this month, it was my privilege to bury nine persons with their Lord in baptism, two of whom are Malays. These are the first fruits from that part of our field.

A good interest is still being manifested here, and we are hoping that some others will become obedient to the truth in a short time. I feel grateful to all my fellow workers at this station, who have helped me in many ways to make this work a success.

On the third of May, our first Ingathering service for the year was held, in which 195 rupees in offerings and tithes were given. Both these services were blessed occasions.

We are of good courage, and are pressing the battle forward. We desire an interest in the prayers of God's people.