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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 2, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 14.

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Chile

By Wm. Steele

ESPEJO.—We are most thankful to an all-wise Father that Mrs. Steele has been restored to health. Although she is always somewhat delicate, we hope, with the help of the Lord, to continue the work until he sees fit to call us elsewhere. We have had some severe trials here, but these have only bound our hearts more closely to the work. As we see the ignorance and superstition of the people (slaves they virtually are to the priests), our hearts are drawn out to them, and we long to teach them the pure Word of God.
The work moves slowly in these countries, because the darkness is so great. Yet it grows, for it is God's work. We are glad to be accounted worthy to have a part in it.
We find many inconveniences here, being so far from a post-office, but in time no doubt all these obstacles will be overcome. This is only a small place, with many Catholics. We find it very difficult to get any one to do anything for us. But we hope, with the help of the Lord, to see the people softened little by little, and become interested in the truth.
To show how the Lord has been preparing the way for us, we may say that during the time the houses were being repaired, two families accepted the truth. One of the men has been of great service to us.
Mass is held here every Sunday. Recently two young girls on their way to mass, came to the corner of our place, and were afraid to pass. Finally one said, “Let us run,” and they ran until they were far past the house. Some one has made several crosses on the side of the house, and also some sort of five-pointed sign, which it is thought will cause the devil to leave.
This Sabbath we did not go to Santiago, but held Sabbath-school in our house. During the session, two boys came in. We have heard that they have gone to many parts of the town, saying that what we teach is the truth. We have heard some threats of burning the house, but this does not frighten us.
If only the believers in the UnitedStates could know by experience the needs of the foreign fields, and the conditions that prevail, how cheerfully and liberally would they give of the means with which the Lord has blessed them! We need the prayers of our brethren in the home land for the success of the work here, that we may act wisely in order to win souls to the truth.
Wm. Steele.