p. 26 | From the Philippines by L. V. Finster

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 4, 1909

From the Philippines

By L. V. Finster

THE thought that right around him in these islands are eight million souls that have never heard of the message of Rev. 14: 6-14, lays a heavy burden upon any man who believes that Jesus is soon coming. The task assumes much greater proportions when he realizes that there are a dozen languages to learn.

It is encouraging to know that the Lord has gone before us in placing these islands under the control of the United States, so that liberty and freedom, and the right to worship as they see fit, might be given to these downtrodden people who have been so long in the hands of Rome. The United States has also introduced the public-school system, which is doing much to enlighten the people, and make it possible for the truth to reach them, as the rising educated class is largely leaving the superstitious teachings of the Church of Rome.

We have tracts translated into the Tagalog and the Ilocano languages. We expect to get out literature in all the different languages as fast as we can find competent translators.

There should be many more workers sent at once to begin the study of the languages on the various islands.

Manila. L. V. FINSTER.