p. 12 | Japan by JOHN N. HERBOLTZHEIMER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 3, 1911

Japan

By JOHN N. HERBOLTZHEIMER

JOHN N. HERBOLTZHEIMER

It has been some time since I have reported our work in Kobe. We are all well and of good courage. The Lord is blessing the work to such an extent that it is necessary to erect a new house of worship. We are building a church just double the size of our old one, and putting it on a better piece of ground. The second Sabbath in April, four young women were baptized, and on the thirteenth of May two men. These are bright, intelligent people. It took one man two years to make up his mind to keep the Sabbath, although he knew from the beginning that he ought to obey God. Thank God for these souls; they will be a help in bringing others to a knowledge of the truth.

CHURCH BUILDING IN PROCESS OF CONSTRUCTION AT KOBE, JAPAN

While giving treatment in a wealthy Chinese home about four years ago, I met a young woman who was nursing at the place. She saw that I came every day except the seventh, and inquired why, as Christians keep the first day. This gave me an opportunity to tell her of our message. About six months ago I met her again, not the same healthy-looking nurse, but thin and emaciated, having contracted consumption. One of our brethren took her to his home, and Dr. Noma and her nurses gave her every attention. She realized that the disease was fatal, and that she soon must go to rest. One Sabbath she made the request through our elder,

Brother Noma, that she be baptized, and permitted to cast her lot with us. Although she knew that soon she must lay down her life, she was glad to know that when Jesus comes, he will give her a new body, a new life, and take her to a mansion prepared for her. There were few dry eyes in the congregation, and we all consecrated our lives anew to him who is faithful and just.

Kobe.