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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 21, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 12.

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The Cook Islands

By Geo. L. Sterling

THE Lord’s work in the Cook Islands is progressing. We were cheered a few months ago to learn that Brother and Sister R. K. Piper, of New Zealand, had been appointed to this field. The simple knowledge of the appointment was a great encouragement to us, and prompted us to more earnest efforts. Now we can report that Brother and Sister Piper have arrived, having reached Rarotonga on December 20. We earnestly pray that the Lord will bless them both physically and spiritually, and that they may be a blessing to the cause of truth in these sin-cursed islands, and thus God’s purpose in blessing men will be fulfilled in them.
As I think of how merciful the Lord has been to us since we came to this field, I seek in vain for words adequate to express my thankfulness. And now our prayers for help have been answered; surely this has come about through God’s interest in his cause in the Cook Islands, not through our worthiness. We pray that the Lord will roll upon our hearts a greater burden for the souls of the unsaved, and make us more efficient workers for him.
Before many more months shall pass, I hope to be able to get out to answer the many calls from the islands of this group. The interest in the native paper, Tuatua-Moa, still continues. Just a short time ago a schooner brought us a letter containing twelve shillings. The next day the steamer came in from around the group, bringing another twelve shillings for the paper, also a contribution of five shillings to our work. One rather lengthy letter contained no money, but was written simply to tell us how the writer and his friends appreciate the Tuatua-Moa. Owing to the teaching that the islanders have received, they arevery slow to accept a new doctrine, especially if it is an unpopular one. We have felt sorry because we could not be out in more active work the past two years, but of late I have come to feel more confident that the course we have been obliged to pursue has been most providential. The printed page has been preparing the way while we have been awaiting reenforcements. We praise the Lord for his directing hand.
GEO. L. STERLING.