As the readings for the week of prayer did not reach us on time, we postponed our meetings one week. As soon as the announcement of the appointed time was made in the REVIEW, I at once corresponded with our different companies, urging upon them the necessity of preparing for the occasion. I have been informed, through the good reports they have sent in, that the Lord especially blessed them, and all are encouraged by the presence of the Spirit of God.
A VIEW OF GEORGETOWN
In Georgetown it was a season of refreshing. There was an earnest seeking of God, and a cry for help from his throne. The Lord worked mightily; and I know of some who had had dark experiences in the past, who gained a victory over self and over dispositions that had long marred the work of God. For this we praise our Heavenly Father. It is evident to my mind that God is especially working for this people, and that he is going forth from his place to prepare Israel for redemption. In many ways the path has seemed dark, and the trials have been severe; but God has given us the victory, and for this we praise his holy name.
At the close of the week of prayer, it was my privilege to visit again the Indian church at Tapercruma. Some difficulties had arisen there since my previous visit, but the tender influence of the Holy Spirit worked so mightily that these difficulties all vanished, and the presence of God was realized. At the close of the meeting on Sabbath afternoon, January 10, two precious souls were buried with Christ in baptism, and, I believe, were raised to walk in newness of life. It was encouraging indeed, as we moved onward through the little Indian village to the water's edge, to hear them singing praises to God for the victories gained. After baptism I took a boat with an Indian, and went down to Sand Road to visit our friends there, who are somewhat interested in the third angel's message. It was there that we held a meeting about three weeks ago, and an urgent invitation is extended to us to continue our work in this village.
From there I went to Aurora, and visited Brother and Sister Giddings, who are now located in this place to continue the work of the Lord. I found them of good courage. The following day I returned again to Georgetown, and the next Sunday I baptized three precious souls. Our house of worship is almost completed, and I am glad to say nearly paid for. In this the Lord has surely blessed. We began the work with a small amount of money on hand, and as the work demanded means, the Lord graciously provided it. The erection of this house of worship is having its influence in the advancement of the cause of God in this city. The earnest prayer of this church is that God may prepare their hearts as they enter the new place of worship, to live such a life before the people of this city and this colony as will tell for the cause of present truth.
Encouraging words come to me from Marawakna, in the northwestern district. A sister who lives there has been distributing our literature, and it has had a good effect. A letter received from her yesterday reports several keeping the Sabbath. The Lord is marvelously opening the way for the advancement of his message, and I long to see laborers prepared to fill the many calls that are coming to us at the present time. God is blessing the efforts his people are putting forth, and as a result there are new Sabbath-keepers springing up in different places. I believe that new life and light are taking hold of the people in British Guiana. A deeper earnestness seems to be manifested by the people in this field than ever before, and I expect to see good results the coming year from the efforts that shall be put forth.
