p. 6 | A Sorcerer Converted by E. H. Wilbur

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 9, 1913

A Sorcerer Converted

By E. H. Wilbur

FATSHAN has about 500,000 people, and our hearts, like that of Paul at Athens, is stirred as we see “the city wholly given to idolatry.” Acts 17:16. We have already seen good results of our medical work started here by Dr. Law Keem. We now have three chapels in the town, with dispensary work connected with each. Among those who accepted the gospel at Fatshan was an idolatrous priest. In the following letter he gives his experience:—

“Greeting. I, your younger brother, Chan Chan, was born in Fatshan, China, where I now reside with my family. My profession has been that of a nom mo [an idolatrous priest, a sorcerer]. This was the profession of my fathers for nine generations. We have worshiped idols, and in the name of these idols have promised blessings to the people. When I was thirty years of age, I had the good fortune to enter a chapel on one occasion and listen to a gospel sermon. I was glad for what I heard, and frequently spoke to others about it. But I continued to follow sorcery. Twelve years later, while out in the street, I bought from a colporteur three Gospel portions and two tracts, which

brought new light and joy to me. Two years and a half later, in the summer of 1912, I entered the Seventh-day Adventist chapel on Shek-lo-tow Street, Fatshan, and listened to the preaching of the gospel. I bought a copy of ‘Gospel Hymns,’ and a Bible, which are very precious to me. I am now rejoicing in the new-found light, and hope the brethren and sisters will pray for me, and help me to walk in the way of salvation.”

E. H. WILBUR.

Canton.