Portugal by C. E. Rentfro

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jun 15, 1905

Portugal

By C. E. Rentfro

LISBON.— About two weeks ago a colporteur of the Bible Society was imprisoned five days, and his Bibles, amounting to over thirty-five dollars, were confiscated. He was dismissed without a trial. The authorities said the books contained matter contrary to the

established religion. This was in north Portugal. The minister of the Church of England is a Bible man. He interprets the Bible literally, unless it is very plainly figurative. At such a time the Bible is its own dictionary. He is conducting weekly Bible studies on the book of Daniel, and goes at it aright. I am having studies with him on the sanctuary question. As he is a much older man than I, I am taking the part of a learner. Next Sunday he will speak on Daniel 7. One Sunday he preached on the “Second Coming of Christ.” I gave him his first knowledge of the signs marking the generation. He said he would have to look up the subject. Their deaconess has called on us, and is introducing us to some prominent members of the church. We pray that God may bring this man and many of his flock into the truth. C. E. RENTFRO.