Chosen by W. R. Smith

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

Chosen

By W. R. Smith

WONSAN.—During the first three or four years we were in Korea, there were hundreds who professed to be Adventists, but apparently in many of their lives there was little or no change. This was a source of no little anxiety to us.

We came to Wonsan alone, that is, without any native help, and through the grace of God a little company took hold of the truth. About sixty have been baptized. Of this number three have developed into workers and are helping give the message. I know of only one who has given up the truth. Two have moved away, and it has been some time since we heard from them. The people here seem to have a desire for light, and a willingness to live up to all that comes to them. I feel that I can safely say that there are those here who are as faithful in regard to tithes and health reform as can be found anywhere in the world.

One week ago my wife and I returned from a sixteen-day trip with horse and wagon among the believers. We traveled three hundred and eighty-four miles, and visited three places. Six persons were baptized at one place. At the rate the Japanese are building roads, it will not be long until we can go almost anywhere in a wagon. They make easy grades over the mountains, but such short turns that we must sometimes lift the back end of the wagon around before we can make the turn. Our courage is good. W. R. SMITH.