p. 24 | Christianity Amid Threatening Storms

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · May 23, 1907

Christianity Amid Threatening Storms

THERE seems to be growing at the present time a spirit of antagonism to Christianity in some of the heathen nations, especially China and India. We hear frequent reference to another outbreak of Boxerism in China. There are many rumors of the formation of anti-foreign secret societies which are drilling their members in the tactics of war. In India, especially among the educated classes, there is a strong movement on foot whose purpose is to bring about the independence of India. The followers of Mohammed are still “breathing out threatenings and slaughter” against all Christendom. Before the day of the great battle comes, “this gospel of the kingdom” must be preached to all nations, to all peoples. In view of the threatening storm and the magnitude of the work yet undone, it behooves us to bring all our powers and consecrate all our holdings to the accomplishment of the appointed task. We can not afford to look with hopeless stare at such a seeming obstacle as the raising of the $150,000 fund. It is a stepping-stone; it is a battle we are sure to win; it is a blessing in disguise. Many have already found it to be all these. Let us use it as a stepping-stone; let us plunge into this battle and have a share in the triumph; let us secure our share of that blessing.