p. 19 | Korea by W. R. Smith

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

Korea

By W. R. Smith

WONSAN.—It has been some time since we sent in a report, but the truth has been making progress in this section of Korea [east of the mountain range]. Ten miles from our home there is a new company of Sabbath-keepers. At this writing I will not attempt to say how many, for experience has taught me that often in this country when a company comes out from the bondage of sin to walk in the liberty that is found in Christ, a mixed multitude comes with them without having received a change of heart.

This winter we have conducted a school here in Wonsan, with seventeen pupils in attendance. A Korean teacher has been in charge, while Mrs. Smith teaches drawing and a few other things.

We have a somewhat novel way of warming the schoolroom. It is a room about sixteen feet square. On the outside of the wall is a large iron pot, in which we cook cow feed. The fire from under the pot passes through flues under the floor, and so warms the room.

In December we visited the church at Iwon, two hundred miles north of Wonsan. They have had some trials during the last year, but seem to be having a good experience now. Twice I have visited the little company thirty miles north of Wonsan. Once we all went to a place about thirty miles distant in another direction, and spent some time with the people there. We are well, and of good courage. Remember us at the throne of grace. W. R. SMITH.