p. 15 | West Indies by Mr. F. G. Lane; Mrs. F. G. Lane

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · May 14, 1908

West Indies

By Mr. F. G. Lane; Mrs. F. G. Lane

ANTIGUA.—One year ago we had no thought that we would soon be in the West Indies. But we are here, and we believe the Lord guided us this way. We have had many precious experiences, which have been a great help to us. We count the sacrifice but little compared with the many blessings received, knowing that the Lord made an infinitely greater sacrifice for us.

Since coming here, we have seen twenty-four persons baptized, taking a firm stand for the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Two others have been taken into the church subject to baptism, and we expect to baptize six or seven more during the coming

quarter. These take their stand in the face of bitter opposition, such as has never been experienced in the States, at least not in Michigan. Some lose their work, which is a far more serious matter here than in the States; others are driven from home; and others are unmercifully beaten by members of their own families.

All through our work we have met with very bitter opposition by the ministers, who publicly denounce the Adventists as a set of heretics, a curse to the island, that ought not to be tolerated. Nevertheless we have been received kindly by the people, and the Lord has opened their hearts to receive the truth. Scores are now holding back from taking a full stand only through lack of faith, and courage to meet the persecution that would be sure to follow.

We expect soon to open the work in a small island about forty miles distant, where the message has never yet been taken.

We solicit your most earnest prayers in behalf of the work and workers in this part of the field.

MR. AND MRS. F. G. LANE.