A Word From Italy by L. ZECCHETTO

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jan 6, 1916

A Word From Italy

By L. ZECCHETTO

FLORENCE, Nov 29, 1915.

DEAR REVIEW: A few words to let your readers know that we are more than ever strong in the Lord. Although in the midst of war, and notwithstanding all the hatred and despotism among the nations, we can praise the Lord for his care over us. Our progress is slow, but still we continue to see our efforts crowned with success. We are having a few conversions in Florence. I have also baptized three new converts in Pisa, where I held some meetings.

I expect to go to southern Italy and baptize a few more believers. Notwithstanding the difficulties caused by the war, which has left me alone with only two other workers, so far I have baptized twelve new members this year, and God has not only blessed our efforts, but has sustained us in health and courage.

My conviction is that this great war of destruction cannot stop the message. On the contrary, it will help it to go faster; for people whom we could not approach on religious topics before the war, are now ready to listen. Among the Austrians who are interned here in Florence a lady has accepted the truth, and a few others are interested. We could do a grand work among the war prisoners of Slavonic, Roumanian, Austrian, and German nationalities, but we are limited for means, and for literature in these languages. We do what we can among the wounded Italian-speaking soldiers coming from the front.

I ask an interest in the prayers of all the readers of the REVIEW, that the Lord may bless and sustain the three workers in this country of 37,000,000 people.

L. ZECCHETTO.