China by E. H. WILBUR

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jan 2, 1908

China

By E. H. WILBUR

E. H. WILBUR

It is now three months since we moved our family from Canton to Kongmoon, a distance of about forty-five miles. We are the only Europeans living in the town, though there are a few missionaries and others at the customs station about three miles away, at the mouth of the river.

The second Sabbath in July we began to hold Sabbath services in the house in which we are now living. We have had an average attendance of from twenty to thirty, some of whom are members of other churches. There is quite a good interest to hear the message for this time.

The first Sabbath and Sunday in October we attended quarterly meeting services at Canton. The Chinese Sabbath-school was held as usual from twelve to one o’clock. This was followed by a sermon by the writer, based on Rev. 14: 6, 7. The Lord gave freedom in speaking, and we were encouraged to see that some hearts were touched by the message.

At three o’clock, Elder J. N. Anderson conducted the ordinance meeting, which was participated in by a larger number than at any previous time. On Sunday, after the close of our church business meeting, about twenty of our company crossed the river in small boats to a retired place where it was our privilege to baptize two Cantonese, Brethren Kwok and Cheung. Brother Kwok began to study the message with Elder Anderson in Hongkong two years ago, and the first of this year connected with our work in Canton as the teacher in the Chinese department of our boys’ school. He is over forty years of age, was formerly a member of the Church of England, and has had quite a long experience as catechist and teacher.

Brother Cheung is twenty-nine years old. He was never a member of any other church, so comes direct from heathenism. He first became acquainted with Dr. Law Keem, and then with others of our workers, about two years ago. About the first of March of this year he began to keep the Sabbath, and to take private Bible studies with Brother G. Doane Wong. Since that time he has made rapid progress in the gospel. He came to Kongmoon with us in July, and has given evidence of a good Christian experience.

Thus far this year seven persons have been baptized into the Canton church. Our courage is good in the Lord. We know this message will be quickly proclaimed to all the world. As a brother said to the writer several years ago, "If we do not carry this message, the Lord will raise up some one who will." May the Lord help us to be faithful till Jesus comes.

SOME OF THE WORKERS AT THE CANTON MEETING
Back row left to right: Dr. H. W. Miller, J. P. Anderson, J. N. Anderson,
W. W. Prescott, E. H. Wilbur. Front row: G. Doane Wong, Dr. Law Keem,
Brother C. Boreham (of Hongkong), Lin Koon Bing (Sec. Canton S. S.) — SOME OF THE WORKERS AT THE CANTON MEETING Back row left to right: Dr. H. W. Miller, J. P. Anderson, J. N. Anderson, W. W. Prescott, E. H. Wilbur. Front row: G. Doane Wong, Dr. Law Keem, Brother C. Boreham (of Hongkong), Lin Koon Bing (Sec. Canton S. S.)

Kongmoon.