A Century of Missions

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C.

FromReview and Herald, Harvest Ingathering Number

A Century of Missions

IN the writings of the prophets was described the time when the gospel would be carried to all nations. Many centuries passed, and no such movement was seen. With the last century, however, the time of the prophecy has surely come. Here are some facts of the last century of missions:—

A hundred years ago there were less than one hundred missionaries in the mission fields. Now they number 22,000.

A hundred years ago there were but a few mission schools. Now 29,000 are reported, with a million and a half students.

A century ago but a trifling amount was given for foreign missions. Now the contributions in America and Europe amount to $25,000,000 annually.

These figures show that the sure word of prophecy is fulfilling, the gospel message is speeding to the world, and soon Christ will come.