Colporteur Work in Ceylon by F. O. Raymond

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 5, 1911

Colporteur Work in Ceylon

By F. O. Raymond

F. O. RAYMOND

I HAVE met with nothing extraordinary this month, neither have I witnessed any of those very special manifestations of Providence about which we love to hear and read.

On the contrary, it has been, “Who are you?” “Where do you put up?” “How long will you be in the city?” “Give me your address, and I will write to you;” “I must consider;” “I’ll take these two copies for four annas, have a read of them, and send for the full copies if I require.” “Have you been to Mr. ——? Just go to him; I’m sure he will buy;” “I’ve no time;” “Call when you come round again.”

These are the idle excuses which weary us, to say nothing of the summary dismissals. In order to accomplish anything, and faithfully to search out the few honest truth-seekers, it has seemed necessary to put in long hours, and make many calls.

I praise God, however, for the favor he has shown, for his keeping power, for strength imparted day by day, and for the privilege of bringing meat in due season to a few of his dear children who are hungering for truth. With his blessing upon the effort the last month has been the best in cash receipts of any of my twenty-two months’ experience in India. Of the rupees 455 taken in, forty per cent has been for message-filled books and periodicals, the remainder for our health literature, and “Best Stories” for the children. Last week my receipts were rupees 108-7.

I desire an interest in your prayers, that I may be enabled to do thorough work throughout this island, and that God may graciously preserve and water the precious seed sown.