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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 13, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 28.

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Missionary Experience

By L. A. H.

IN a letter from Dr. H. J. Williams, now at the Plumstead (South Africa) Sanitarium, he states that he and his associates are finding daily opportunities for helping souls physically and spiritually. The Lord is blessing the work, and the workers see people turn from their wicked habits of living, being restored to health and strength, and also turn to the great Medical Missionary.
Before going to South Africa, Dr. Williams spent some time in special study in Great Britain, and in connection with this, enjoyed some good experience as ship’s surgeon. On one occasion he accepted an appointment on a vessel going to Canada. On account of cold and rough weather, much sickness in general among the large number of passengers, and a prolonged stay on account of smallpox quarantine, the doctor had much opportunity to help people. The return voyage threw him in contact with about ninety Mormon missionaries, going to different parts of the world, giving an opportunity to sow many seeds of truth.
On another voyage he went to South America, when he was again able to render much assistance, both on board ship and at the different places at which he stopped, among those who could not even understand his language, as well as among the English-speaking people. Then came a voyage to South Africa, where he expected to remain; but on account of emergency conditions, he was compelled to return to England by the same boat, leaving his family behind. He took the next vessel back to Africa, rejoining his family. On these voyages Dr. Williams rendered needed help to many sick ones, held gospel conversations, gave lectures, and held Sunday evening services.
Who could ask for a more useful field of work as a missionary than is offered to our medical workers? Time is all too limited, strength and energy are fully taxed, and much work still remains undone, to those who are willing and faithful. L. A. H.