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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 2, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 48.

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Java

By Gee Mio

OUR week of prayer is just over, and it has proved a blessing to the work and workers. Several prayers were answered during the previous week. Though our membership is small, the offerings were more than we expected. These came not from our church only, as we got about ten shillings from a company of young boys who go to Brother Fox's school. These boys were not brought up by Christian parents, so did not have an opportunity before of knowing Christ as their Saviour or about his coming. Now that they are learning about Jesus, they have given something for the sake of others who have not heard of him. These boys get not only a knowledge of English, but Brother Fox teaches them about their Creator and Saviour, and encourages them to become Christians.
Every Friday evening we hold a meeting with them, which they enjoy very much. Some of the older boys are becoming specially interested in the Bible, and have asked one of us to give them another Bible study besides the one on Friday. In fact, they have an inclination to become Christians, and have put away many of their heathen superstitions. They have not enough courage to take their stand at once. As a people, the Chinese always obey their parents, and do not like to go against their wishes. But there will come a time when they will have to decide which way they will take. God's Spirit will not leave them alone without helping them. He knows those who are really honest in heart. Besides these boys there are a good many Chinese women who are taking an interest in the truth. Some of them live out as much as they know, and tell others at the same time. One of the hardest things for them to give up is ancestor worship. They may not believe in worshiping idols, but many still worship their dead, as they think it an honor due their parents. These poor souls need much of our prayers. Pray that God's Spirit may lead and guide us each day by day, and that we may gain souls for him. Soon, when the work is over, he will come and gather the faithful ones home. GEE MIO.