British Guiana, South America
By E. C. BOGER
Six months have passed since we arrived here from the States. It does not seem long, for we have been very busy. Soon after the news of the death of Elder O. E. Davis came from the interior, we began meetings in the Georgetown church. For a time they were held Sunday nights. Then a call came for tent-meetings. After obtaining permission from the town council, we pitched our tent, Oct. 4, 1911, on the Bourda Green, one of the squares in the center of the city. From the very first we had all that the tent would hold. The interest was good, and the people would stay after the services to talk on the subject, sometimes until eleven o'clock. I finally asked Elder T. L. M. Spencer to come from New Amsterdam to assist in the work. The meetings continued for thirty-seven nights, during which time we had splendid weather. Best of all, about thirty took their stand for the third angel's message, nearly all adults. For this we praise the Lord. The people were sorry when the time came for the tent to be taken down. After the close of the tent effort, those who had taken their stand were formed into a class, and continued to study the blessed truths of the Bible until they were established. On the last day of the old year, we assembled in the church for a baptismal service. It was a solemn occasion. Seventeen brethren and sisters followed their Lord into the watery grave, coming forth to walk with him the new life. There are about fifteen others who were not ready to take this important step at that time. These will soon follow the Master all the way. We praise the Saviour that we can have a part in gathering with him. The work throughout the colony is taking a new start, and this year we are looking forward to gaining many souls for Christ. The Indians in the interior are calling for help, and we should have some one to go up there and live among them, teaching them the precious truths that have done so much for us. Who will go? It will take means also. Who will give? They have never heard the gospel except what was taught them by Elder Davis, and there are a great many Indians who have never even heard of the Bible. Does not their need appeal to you? I hope to take a trip among them this spring. Over one half the population here is East Indian, and they must have the message. We have only one worker among them now, with seven believers. We have received some literature from India lately, and it takes well with the people here. God certainly must have some jewels among the East Indians of British Guiana. We are of good courage in the Lord, and as we see the great controversy closing and the forces of evil being revealed, we pray that God will arouse his people to a realization of the times in which we are living, that they may give of their means for the closing up of this work. We are enjoying good health so far, but this climate is very treacherous, and one must be careful. We are trusting all to His care.