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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 14, 1915

From Bulgaria

FROM a letter written by Dr. G. Eramain, Gumuldjiro, Bulgaria, we quote the following:—

“I am one of your brethren in Jesus Christ. Before the Balkan War, two years ago, under the Turkish rule I was the city physician of this town. I now hold the same position under the Bulgarian government. In two years we have had four changes of government,—Turkish, Bulgarian, Greek, again Turkish (revolutionists), and Bulgarian. Many persons were killed by sword, firearms, and by hanging. Towns and villages were burned, and the inhabitants destroyed. But in all these troubles and severe afflictions we were free, and the Lord used me to help the unfortunate and the desperate, and to speak words of consolation to those who were severely afflicted or bereaved of their loved ones.

“I have a Sabbath school with my wife and children. I give Bible lessons

and distribute tracts in Bulgarian, Turkish, Armenian, Armenian-Turkish, and Greek languages. From my personal experience I can say that the Turks generally believe that the end of the world is very near. They seem to believe this more firmly than most of the nominal Christians.

“May the Lord of hosts help you so to direct his work that it will meet Heaven’s approval. Brethren, pray for all the work; pray for the Eastern field.”

The doctor asks for a supply of temperance literature, which we shall send him.