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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 4, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 5.

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Fiji

By C. H. PARKER

BURESALA.—It has been some time since I reported for the REVIEW. I have been very busy, and have but just returned from our union conference session in New South Wales. We had a most refreshing time at this meeting, and the Lord blessed in a very marked manner.
THE BURESALA MISSIONARY SOCIETY, FIJI
THE BURESALA MISSIONARY SOCIETY, FIJI
The labors of Elders J. N. Loughborough and R. C. Porter were much appreciated, and there was no uncertain sound given to the message in their sermons. I know that the faith and confidence of all were strengthened and settled more thoroughly in the Testimonies and in the ultimate triumph of organization. Truly, the Lord’s hand arranged the circumstances so that these two brethren might be at this conference. We were surprised at Elder Loughborough’s powers of endurance. It is marvelous how the Lord has strengthened him.
Ninety-two delegates, representing the Australasian Union Conference, were present from all parts of the field, besides a large number of lay brethren. The meetings were well attended each day. There was a great deal of business, with many perplexing questions, to deal with; but the work went smoothly, as we all had a mind to work. There was perfect unity; not one dissenting vote was cast; every recommendation passed unanimously. Two years ago there was only one dissenting vote. This is improvement, and it looks as if we are near the time when the watchmen will all see eye to eye, and lift up the voice together. On both Sabbaths the Spirit of the Lord so moved upon the congregation that every one rose for prayers, the ministers taking the lead. It is hard to leave such a meeting as this.
There was only one thing lacking, and that was suitable laborers to meet the many calls. How striking in resemblance is our time to that of Christ! Our prayer ascends to the throne, that he will 'send forth laborers into his harvest.'
The interest here at Buresala is good. I am sending a photo of our missionary society. C. H. PARKER.