p. 14 | Central America by H. C. Goodrich

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Apr 6, 1905

Central America

By H. C. Goodrich

BELIZE, BRITISH HONDURAS.— Yesterday a man, who is a member of the Wesleyan Church, came to see me. He had been reading the Signs, and said he was not satisfied with Sunday-keeping. We had a Bible study from the New Testament, and last night he came back for another study from the Old Testament; and when we had finished, he said, “Why, it seems just like looking through a telescope at things you could hardly see before; it is so plain.” This man is a carpenter. He seems to be an earnest Christian, and says he will keep the Sabbath hereafter. He had never attended our meetings.

I called on another man last evening after the Sabbath. I had held two readings with him last spring before I went north. He is a Baptist. I feared he might be lost to me by this time, but he welcomed me warmly, and said he was anxious to go on with the Bible study. He, too, has never attended meetings. I pray that the way may soon be clear to send the Bible worker, as well as the minister. We need them both very much. Three have decided to keep the Sabbath; others are earnestly seeking the truth.

The bank notified me yesterday that they had an amount to place to my account. This is another burden the Lord has lifted. I had felt that I must go and do some collecting, and yet did not feel free to leave the interest here at this time.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen are still in Utilla, but have had no school for two months. They expect to go over on the coast as soon as circumstances will permit. I understand that Brother Allen has spent a good share of his time there for the last four months, and has sold many books.

We trust we may have wisdom to direct all to the Master’s glory and for a great ingathering for the harvest. H. C. GOODRICH.