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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 24, 1910

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 47.

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Greetings From Afar

Finland.—We are of good courage in this northern part of the Russian empire. Our Lord is good and strong, and we trust fully in him. Louis Muderspach.
Sumatra, East Indies.—Would it were possible for the brethren in the home lands to get a glimpse of the situation in this island of the East, which appeals urgently for instant and earnest action. The Malays, for instance, perhaps above all nations known for their indifference to all things new, are now turning over in their sleep, and awakening to join the Asiatic races in the march along new paths. Shall we have reinforcements to grasp the golden opportunity? O, that I could place the situation before you as it is! Will you send us reinforcements? Brethren, send us the glad word that you will. Bernard Judge.
Japan.—Greetings from Nagasaki to our brethren. At present we are holding tent-meetings in this city, and have found many honest souls seeking for light. We believe the Lord's good Spirit will lead some to accept this message. This is Japan's oldest port, and the place where Protestantism had its beginning. It was here that the priests were burned at the time of the expulsion of the Jesuits. The oldest Japanese Christian, so far as I am able to learn, lives here, and is now an observer of the Sabbath. Just now the message is gaining a hold in small villages and ancient towns before unentered. It is my hope that our people will freely give for the sake of the message at this time. W. L. Foster.
Cook Islands.—Our hearts are of good courage. The islands of this group, outside of Rarotonga, have had little work, not from lack of interest, but by force of circumstances; but our little Maori paper has been faithfully bearing the witness through the whole group, and now is the time to follow up the interest. I have now an appeal from a distant island, urging me to come. Pray for us as we answer these calls. There are, I believe, honest souls in this group, who will welcome the Saviour when he comes. George L. Sterling.