Good News From a Far Country by E. R. P.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 23, 1911

“Good News From a Far Country”

By E. R. P.

The past week we received at our office a report from Brother John L. Brown, of Spain, showing the sale of literature during the month of October. He reports nine canvassers,—five, who are selling books, and four, who are selling papers. During the month they sold 283 books, 1,576 papers, 28 helps, 441 tracts, and took 10 subscriptions for the missionary paper, the total value of which in American money is $429.68. Brother Brown says:—

“We are all of good courage, and are determined to remain in this battle until Spain is carpeted with our literature. We have our difficulties to overcome, and the enemy to face at every turn; but by God’s help, we will have complete victory over every besetment. We need the prayers of all our loved ones in the home land.”

Indeed, Brother Brown and his little band of brave workers will be remembered in our prayers. Our eyes fill with tears, and our hearts overflow with thanksgiving to God, as we study this report, and try to realize what its note of determination and victory means for the future of the work in this difficult mission field.

We speak of this field as difficult, and yet we believe that God takes delight in giving the most signal victories where the difficulties are greatest. He has plainly shown us his attitude toward our work in such difficult fields in giving the victory that has been gained in Mexico, South America, Russia, China, and in many other fields that may properly be called difficult.

The Bible, also, gives us encouragement on this point. Read Hab. 3:17-19. This scripture teaches that when outward conditions are the most forbidding, the Lord lifts his people up upon his “high places.” There is a high place of victory where we are not subject to the depressing and forbidding conditions that prevail in this wicked world. Brother Brown and his colaborers, evidently, have their feet upon one of those high places. Let us unite in praying that they may continue in this “highway” of victory prepared for the ransomed of the Lord.

E. R. P.