Bolivia by Ed. W. Thomann

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 7, 1908

_Bolivia_

By Ed. W. Thomann

[The following extract from a letter written to Brother E. F. Forga, who is now in California, will be of interest to the readers of the REVIEW.—ED.]

Cochabamba, Bolivia.

Next Sunday, God willing, I will go to Oruro, where I shall remain for a month or two; and if I have time, I will go to La Paz. I am not sure that I will go to La Paz, as I have to be present at the session of the South American Union Conference in Argentina in March.

I am of good courage in the work, although there are no other workers in this country, and the work of writing and translating for the Señales (Spanish Signs) takes much of my time.

Up to the present time I have not the pleasure of saying that there are any brethren in Bolivia. There are several who are convinced, but have not yet made a decision.

The brethren of Quillacallo have not given up the tobacco habit; some of the

brethren of Cochabamba are afraid of the difficulties they will have to encounter; and others love chicha (native drink) too much, so that it is quite a struggle for them to accept Christ.

There is one young man who has just completed a course in philology, in the university of Cochabamba, who seems to be under the influence of the Spirit of God, and I hope he will not go back, but will accept the whole truth. He is a very intelligent and serious young man, and might become a useful worker. He speaks Spanish, Quechua (the language of the Inca Indians), and also a little English.

If any bright young men from the United States would come here, they could give English lessons while learning the Spanish, and in this way could support themselves until they were well acquainted with conditions here, the language, etc.

Please accept my most hearty thanks for your collaboration, and believe me always,

Yours in the Lord's service,

ED. W. THOMANN.