Cheering Words From Mexico
By N. Z. T.
“You no doubt received my report for last week ere this. It was as follows: Hours worked, 23; value of orders taken, $405. This week I worked 24 hours, and took $338 worth of orders. Total number of hours worked, 47; orders taken, $743. This is the way the Lord works for Mexico.” Thus writes Brother John L. Brown from the west coast of Mexico. Speaking of his work in the same place in a later letter, Brother Brown says: “My delivery went off fine. I never before received so many blessings in three weeks’ work. I delivered every book I had, and then I had to leave a number of good orders unfilled, which I will fill by mail. My total delivery was $723. I am learning to trust God more, and to depend less on self and worldly ‘salesmanship.’” BROTHER J. A. P. GREEN writes as follows:—
“January 22 I reached Manzanillo, Colima. Three hours’ ride from this place, we came to the capital of the state of Colima. Here I found Brother J. E. Frazee greatly encouraged over the success that God has given him in this place. Alone in a small city, he is nevertheless full of courage and faith, and of the spirit that wins its way.” “He has been canvassing in this state a little over one month, and has sold books to the value of 570 pesos; in one week he sold 236 pesos’ worth. He writes: ‘I am doing well; have secured the subscription of the governor, the chief of police, the public printer, the secretary of the governor, lawyers, professional men, etc., making almost a clean sweep of the best people of the city.’ Though he is older than some of the workers, Brother Frazee holds a place with younger men in earnestness and zeal and the work accomplished. “Leaving Colima, I visited Guadalajara, where Brethren Martin and Phillips are at work. Sometimes they have to work alone,—and this calls for sacrifice in this country,—but they are not discouraged. They do not have the pleasant conditions and healthful foods that they could have at home; but they are happy in their work, and thankful for the opportunities that present themselves to labor for the Master.”