A Word from Spanish Honduras
BROTHER H. A. OWEN writes from La Primienta, Spanish Honduras, where he had gone to get some tools and baggage belonging to Brother Allen, who had recently joined him in Tegucigalpa, and to meet his sister, Dr. Lura Owen, who will take up self-supporting work in Spanish Honduras:— “We expect to start inland in the morning. Our mules are much worn. Because of this, I traveled many leagues on foot. During this last trip, which I made alone, I camped on the mountains at night, with the mules picketed around a blazing fire of pine knots. The Lord sent his angels to guard the little camp. None of the tigers, lions, or wolves, whose cries could be heard echoing among the mountains, molested me, although the wolves came within a few feet of the fire. “On my way down I made a thorough test of canvassing in the small towns, and am confirmed in the opinion that in this region the Waldensian method of carrying a variety of articles and trading among the people will count to advantage. I worked ten hours in Tegucigalpa, and disposed of twenty-five copies of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ and ‘Gospel Primer.’ I have sold an equal number of ‘Bible Readings’ in Canada in the same time, with less effort, and here in Honduras I had to take a variety of articles in trade, including lace and bread. “A small percentage of the Honduranians are readers. We are carrying the third angel’s message to this people more by word of mouth, in consequence, than by the printed page. Scattered among the people here and there are some who believe that Jesus is soon coming. Many are accepting the gospel of temperance, and in Tegucigalpa we must make a public effort soon. A number are reading, and asking for more truth. “We praise the Lord for returning health. I have never been stronger in my life. I am able to work among the people during the day and travel at night. An Aztec told me a few Sabbaths ago that he had decided to keep the Sabbath instead of Sunday, and gave good reasons for his change. My heart thrills with joy as I see among the vines the beginning of fruitage. My sister Lura came while I was here. We are very grateful to the Lord that we can have her with us. Her work will be a great benefit to the cause in this field.”