The Gold Coast Fund by W. A. Spicer

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 1, 1903

The Gold Coast Fund

By W. A. Spicer

We are glad we are able to announce that over one thousand dollars has already been received on the Gold Coast fund. We will therefore close this fund, and make no further call on this account at present. The actual location and erection of the station must be postponed somewhat, we fear, as word from Africa reports Brother Hale very seriously affected by the fever prevalent in the country, and the medical authorities are insisting that he must get away if he would live. He may be compelled to flee to England or the Canary Islands to save his life. Brother Hyatt will keep the work going on the Coast; and however way events may turn, our Gold Coast fund will be held intact until it can be used for the specified purpose. This is truly a battle that we are engaged in, and now and then a soldier is disabled, and must retire to the rear. With so many of our workers in unhealthful tropical lands, we have had constant reason to thank God for his protecting care. Brother Hale will feel sadly indeed if forced to turn back, for he had devoted his all to this effort. But God may have some other way for the Gold Coast work, and we must let him show the way to the victory that is assured.

W. A. SPICER, Secretary.