Jamaica by C. B. MEED

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 30, 1908

Jamaica

By C. B. MEED

SPANISH TOWN.—I was appointed to visit the churches and companies in the parish of St. Ann during the week of prayer. A week after this appointment came, I was taken with fever. However, the Lord raised me up and strengthened me, so that I was able to leave Granthorn (Clarendon) on Friday, the thirteenth. A ride of forty miles put me in Golden Grove, about the first hour of the Sabbath, where I was hospitably entertained by Brother Byfield. Although the Sabbath morning following was a rainy one, yet the most of our people attended the service, and we spent a very profitable time together.

A six-mile ride Sunday morning brought me to Britonville. The evening service was well attended. The Lord gave me freedom in speaking to the people. Before daylight each morning, the hills were resounding with the praises of God's people as they met to worship the Lord in the early meetings. One thing is remarkable about that company,—they encourage a spirit of prayer, especially in their homes; so that when they come together, they are like living coals of fire.

Tuesday I started for Balimoney, a distance of thirteen miles. My visit to this place was a surprise visit, as no news had reached them of my coming. The spiritual condition of some here was not the best, but they have promised to put on the whole armor of God, and are determined with his help to be more faithful.

After riding twenty-four miles on Friday

morning, I reached Devon, one of the oldest churches in the island. There I found the brethren rejoicing in the truth as if it were a newly found one. This establishes the fact in my mind that Bible truth does not lose its friends because of its age. C. B. MEED.