p. 16 | Central America by Mrs. I. G. Knight

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 4, 1904

Central America

By Mrs. I. G. Knight

PORT LIMON, COSTA RICA.—We left Bocas, Nov. 27, 1903, intending to work at Port Limon and along the railroad line to San Jose for the next month. We held a four nights’ meeting in Big Bite, and as a result six young men were baptized, and others are expecting to be soon. During the year since we left our native home for this field, we have had varied experiences, but never for one moment have we wished we had not come. We find men here who are longing for something, they know not what until the truth reaches them; then that longing is satisfied. As we see such so eagerly drinking in the truth, how could we regret our coming here? I used to think I was very busy, but now, with Bible work, visiting, nursing, and acting as secretary for this field, keeping all the books, etc., I can hardly find time to sleep.

The Lord is blessing my efforts in the medical work. One woman who has been unable to turn herself in bed for three months, under our treatment fully recovered in two weeks. Two of our young women, aged twenty-four and twenty-five, natives of Colombia, intend to start for the States in a few weeks to enter a training-school for nurses.

The work is opening up so rapidly that we need help very much, especially some one to help Mr. Knight in his ministerial work. Although in some respects this is an exceedingly difficult field to work, in others it is very encouraging. The people, as a rule, are willing to read and study the Word of God. Our canvassers are successful in selling our publications. The greatest difficulty is in getting our books from the States, as it takes such a long time. There is a great work to be done here, and we feel thankful for the exalted privilege of working with Jesus in giving the last message to the people of Costa Rica and Colombia. Remember this field in your prayers, and send us help.

MRS. I. G. KNIGHT.