China by Mrs. J. N. Anderson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 20, 1905

China

By Mrs. J. N. Anderson

CANTON.— Mr. Anderson is now up the coast at Amoy, in the interest of our work there.

In his last letter, our dear Brother Kei describes his position by reference to the sparrow in Ps. 102:7. He has a brave spirit, but is standing against tremendous odds. Heretofore his wife has zealously advocated the truth among her friends and neighbors; but lately, he says, she has shown a personal interest, and he hopes may take a decided stand to live the message.

'So far as we have heard, the others who are interested stand about as at the first—waiting to see if the work is to have permanent backing. Some time ago some native Baptists went there, and gathered up quite a company. But their work was not given foreign support and was soon abandoned. The people found it embarrassing to return to their old associations, and this makes them a little cautious about another move of that kind. We are still earnestly hoping for a man to take up work there before my husband leaves for General Conference. [Brother and Sister Hankins, of Iowa, are now en route to China.]

Brother Kei is studying the Cantonese dialect, and in a few months we shall be able to speak to him without an interpreter.

Mr. Anderson expects to leave here about January 20 for a trip to Honan, which will require five or six weeks’ time, as he wishes to visit each company at the station,—there are four companies now,—and if possible hold meetings for one week with them.

MRS. J. N. ANDERSON.