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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 9, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 56.

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Homeward Bound

By Petra Tunheim

PETRA TUNHEIM
It is with great joy that I board ship to return to my field of labor in Malaysia, the country that is so dear to my heart. My thoughts have been there much of the time during this year's furlough. Not a day have I failed to pray for the dear ones, and for the advancement of the blessed work among the millions of heathen. How happy I am as the boat is speeding along, plowing its way through the angry billows, for soon I shall again be with my children in Christ, who are as dear to me as are her children to a loving mother.
After this year's change in the bracing climate of America, I feel that I am going back to take up my work again with renewed energy and strength, and that I shall be able to render more efficient service in consequence. Best of all, however, has been the spiritual upbuilding I have received during my stay. I feel much nearer to my dear Master than ever before. God and his Word are precious to me. To have the Lord for a companion insures success in the work, for he never fails. My courage in him was never better, nor my faith stronger to continue in the work until it is finished.
I must now bid you in America all farewell. Where I have visited, all have been very kind to me. It has been hard to say good-by. But the parting will not be for long. Only a few more struggles, and the conflict will be over. Let us work with greater energy and faithfulness than ever before, that we may hasten the work to its final consummation. Christ wants to finish the work; finish “the account,” the margin says. Rom. 9:28. He wants to finish the work on earth and the accounts in heaven. How it would stir us could the veil be lifted and we behold all heaven active in this final struggle; how the ministering angels, with greater speed than ever before, are hastening to assist. Jesus is longing to come to take his children home. Let us all be ready!