Japan by F. W. Field

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 2, 1905

Japan

By F. W. Field

THE work in Kobe is still progressing. Brother Kuniya baptized seven persons last Monday, among them a Japanese lady from Osaka, the wife of a wealthy Eurasian. She seems to be thoroughly converted, and has donated to the church fund, pledged five dollars a month to support a canvasser, and will provide a place for Brother Kuniya to hold meetings in Osaka. This will open the work in that great city.

Brother Kuniya has heard from the Korean brethren recently. They give good reports of the work. The Sondol brethren have bought a house for meetings, instead of building. The Kangdemuro and Pamegi believers are firm. The Rondon brethren have not built yet. Brother Lim Ki Pan is not very well, and not being able to travel much, has remained at Chinampo and taught the people while Brother Kang Chang O has visited the churches. Brother Lim Ki Pan has bought a house in Chinampo for a dwelling and a place for meetings. The money—sixty-five dollars—was borrowed; and as they have to pay a very high rate of interest, he wrote to Brother Kuniya, asking if we could not lend that amount. I felt obliged to write that we have no means that we could possibly use in this way.

Brother Lim Ki Pan writes his thankfulness for the allowance which we have fixed for him, which will provide for his family, leaving him free to engage in the work. He tells of two women who came from across the Tadong to hear more about the truth, and then returned promising that they and their families will henceforth observe the true Sabbath. Surely here is a fruitful field for some faithful laborers.

I am glad to say that we are all well and usually strong. I have been working away steadily at the language work since the middle of October, after my return from Korea.

F. W. FIELD.