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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 26, 1907

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 52.

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Algeria

By S. JESPERSON

S. JESPERSON
As we read from week to week the cheering reports from the workers in our different fields, we feel impressed with the thought that some of the dear REVIEW readers might wish to hear something from this part of the Lord's great vineyard also, and we are thankful to our Heavenly Father that we have the privilege of reporting some progress.
A short time ago two dear souls were buried with their Lord in baptism. One of them is German and the other French. The first belonged formerly to the Protestant church, and, as she told me one day, was very much afraid of sectarianism; but when she saw the truth as it is in Jesus, she banished all prejudice and gladly followed the light so graciously sent her from God. The other had been a Catholic, and hence in ignorance of the will of God as revealed in his Word. Both are now rejoicing in the blessed hope of the soon-coming Saviour, and are doing what they can for the furtherance of the third angel's message. It is a great pleasure to see how these dear souls love each other, and to hear them speak of what the Lord has done for them, they being no more German or French, but one in Christ Jesus, subjects of the heavenly kingdom, and members of the true church of God.
One gentleman, a Spanish missionary, has lately begun to observe the Sabbath, in spite of much opposition from other missionaries and from his own family. One day when we had studied the message, he said: “It is the truth, and I will walk in it even if I have to go and black shoes in the street in order to gain my living.” It does one good to hear such statements in this time of selfishness and unbelief. He was formerly a Catholic, but the Lord showed him the errors of the Catholic Church. Later, after having worked a number of years as a missionary, he received light on baptism. He at once began to present the new truth to his little flock, with the happy result that all the members except one were convinced and followed their pastor through the watery grave. Afterward he learned about “the end of the wicked,” and accepted, though with some apprehension, this truth also. About six months ago he became acquainted with us, and since then we have studied the different points of our faith, and he is now coming as regularly as he can to our Sabbath-school. He is supported by an English lady, and has now written to her about his conviction, and has sent her reading-matter on present truth. What the outcome of it will be, we do not know, but we do know that the Lord will make all things work together for good.
MARKET AMONG THE “LITTLE RUSSIANS”
MARKET AMONG THE “LITTLE RUSSIANS”
A young couple with whom we have worked for several months are much interested, and the husband is convinced of the Sabbath truth. His wife is still striving against it, but we hope that by the help of the Lord they may soon take their stand on the Lord's side. Others are more or less interested, and we hope soon to see some of them join our ranks. We are glad to see that the old truth, when presented in its simplicity, is still powerful and quick and able to convict and convert souls to Christ, even in these hard and sin-darkened countries.
Thus far Mrs. Jespersson and the writer have been the only workers in this field, but soon another worker sent from Europe will join us, and will begin public meetings. The field is now open, a good beginning has been made, and we have every reason to believe that the work will prosper. God grant it for his name's sake, and to him be all the glory.
Algiers.