p. 15 | Panama by I. G. Knight

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Dec 29, 1904

Panama

By I. G. Knight

Bocas del Toro.— We are glad to know that laborers have come to this field, and that others are on the way. Brother and Sister Peckover, from Kansas, are expected daily. I accompanied Brother Stuyvesant and family to St. Andrews Island. I remained only a short time on the island, but held some meetings with a growing interest. The second night, the building was full. There are a few faithful ones longing to see us, as Brother S. P. Smith had been away some time, and they had been without help. They were glad to know that the school work is to be revived. Brother Stuyvesant was nicely located, and expected to open school the next week after my departure. We are planning to visit this place again, after Brother Stuyvesant has had a chance to labor there a while. We intend to spend two or three months there and at Old Providence Island, which is not a great way from St. Andrews. The brethren think the prospects there are good. There are also a few believers at Corn Island.

I returned to Bocas, as there were five young people preparing to leave for the States, to enter our schools,—three young men going to the Huntsville (Ala.) Training School, and two young ladies to the Medical Missionary Training School at Nashville, Tenn. A very pleasant parting meeting was held. Not, however, without the shedding of some tears did parents dedicate sons and daughters to the Master's cause. The Methodist church-school teacher was present, and took part in the meeting, offering some very good advice on Christian education. We trust that these young people may become sharp tools in the Lord's hand in gathering in the sheaves. “If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.” Eccl. 10:10.

Mrs. Knight accompanied them to the States, and I have planned to follow them next week. On account of our somewhat failing health, we thought the best medicine for us would be a rest for about two months. Remember us at the throne of grace.

I. G. Knight.