Bahama Islands by W. A. Sweany

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 6, 1911

Bahama Islands

By W. A. Sweany

Last Sabbath we had baptism, and it was a blessed occasion. Baptism by immersion is very common here, as the Baptists, United Brethren, and several other denominations practise it.

So we announced the baptism to the candidates and to those concerned, in the ordinary way, and went to the sea, to the place where others usually go. A large number gathered, including many mockers; but the hush of reverence rested on the scene during the entire service of song, prayer, Scripture reading, and sermon on baptism. Many wept as the candidates were buried in the watery grave, and many testified that they had never witnessed a baptism like this. The presence of the Lord was manifest, and we are thankful for the experience. Five were baptized this time. Some were hindered; but they, with others now under instruction, will soon be baptized. Then we shall organize a church. We hope the Lord will sometime enable us to get a place of worship of our own, which we greatly need.

Sister Ella Burrowes, from British Guiana, has just arrived to engage in house-to-house work. This, we are sure, will be productive of good results.

We are all well and of good courage, and are trying to finish the work in this little corner of the field by the time it is done elsewhere.

W. A. SWEANY.