Manila by R. A. CALDWELL

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 16, 1908

Manila

By R. A. CALDWELL

At this time of writing, almost two months have elapsed since our arrival. It naturally required some little time to become settled, so that the canvassing work did not begin at once. After some months’ vacation, one is not quite free to work successfully at first, especially with a new book, and in a new language. However, by the Lord’s help, many orders have been taken for the Spanish “Patriarchs and Prophets;” in fact, far more than for the English edition of the same book. Of course it will not be known until the delivery how successful the work has been, as many orders are from Catholics. It is surprising what work has been accomplished and done by our great allies, the Bible societies. I find many Bibles, both in Tagalog and Spanish, among the people.

It has been encouraging to receive orders from several native preachers who are not conversant with English. The people are very fond of literature, especially relating to religion. This is the leaven that is to move this mass of light-seekers.

While the people have an inquiring mind, let us take advantage of this opportunity to supply them with their soul’s need—the everlasting gospel.

R. A. CALDWELL.