In the Philippines by E. M. Adams

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 11, 1913

In the Philippines

By E. M. Adams

We must have about sixty new Sabbath-keepers in the different efforts now being held. Last Sabbath we had a blessed meeting in Manila. Sabbath-school had closed, and we were just ready to begin the after-meeting, when a sister whispered something to my interpreter. She was reminding him of a request for prayer from a sick sister. I took up the matter of prayer for the sick, showing that if there is sin in our hearts we must confess it or we cannot expect God to hear us, and called attention to the fact that the sin of Achan caused the defeat of the armies of Israel. I then said we would have prayer for the sick sister, but if there were any confessions to be made, they should be made first. A hymn was announced, thus giving a chance for personal confessions.

There had been some trouble between the believers. This day the Spirit was at work. Soon after beginning to sing, a young sister went to the one who had stood out the boldest, and began to make confession. That sister also broke down, and soon she was making her way to those to whom she owed confession. After these confessions were made,—about four, some of them being made publicly,—we had our season of prayer. How wonderfully the Lord worked for us! The sick sister was much relieved by the prayer; but this was only a small part of the good accomplished. We thank God for the victories gained that day.

E. M. ADAMS.