Ramabai's Wells

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 16, 1911

THOSE who have visited Pandita Ramabai's settlement, at Mukti, India, will remember the large wells, with their abundant supply of water. The Mukti Prayer Bell tells of the naming of these sources of life after the names of the fruits of the Spirit,—Priti (Love), Anand (Joy), Shanti (Peace), Dhir (Long-suffering), Upakar (Goodness), Vishvas (Faith), Kripa (Mercy), Upalati (Springing Up), Sanjeevani (Reviving), Asha (Hope).

On the morning of April 7, 1910, Pandita Ramabai and a number of her workers and visitors met for praise and prayer with the workmen at a spot which had been chosen for a new well. The fifty-fifth chapter of Isaiah was read, a chapter which the Christian workmen who were about to dig the well had learned by heart. It was remarked by a worker that the men would often think of that chapter as they worked in the sun. The name of the new well is Jehovah-Shammah.

The spot is already marked for another well, which is to be called Jacob's well. It is to be on the roadside, where any passers-by may have a drink of water, and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. “Please pray,” says the Prayer Bell, “that the wayfarers may hear, believe, and be saved.”—Bombay Guardian.