The Work in Southern Jamaica
By Hubert Fletcher
A BRIEF account of the past year's experience in this field may be of interest to those who are laboring under like circumstances. In the month of January we arrived in this place (the parish of St. Elizabeth). For several weeks we searched in vain for a place to pitch our tent. With these unfavorable experiences, the outlook was very discouraging. Finally on the ninth of March we succeeded in locating in the district of Top-Hill. We had a good hearing at this place, and favorable opportunities to present the message to the people. We expected that our labors would be crowned with a larger company of believers, but we were disappointed. Many believed and were very friendly, but only three stepped out in obedience to the Word, one of whom has since fallen asleep in Jesus. The other two are still firm and zealous for the truth. On the twentieth of July we removed to the district of Morning-Side. Here also we had a large attendance; but when we looked for fruit, we found none. We next made an effort in the adjoining district, but with no success. This was very discouraging. On the twentieth of November we pitched our tent in the district of Bull-Savannahs. Since we began holding meetings here, our tent has been always more than full. As the words of truth are presented, the people drink them all in. The Spirit of the Lord has been brooding over the minds of the people, and quite an interest has been manifested. The year of anxious toil is now to be rewarded. The leading and most influential men of the district are deeply interested, and some are taking their stand for the truth. At present there are eight who have decided to keep the commandments of God. Let us never be weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.