C. L. BUTTERFIELD by C. L. Butterfield

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 25, 1909

C. L. BUTTERFIELD

By C. L. Butterfield

Korea

C. L. BUTTERFIELD

Two months have passed since our arrival in this interesting mission field. During this time we have been busy in getting located for the winter, in the organization of our mission, and in looking for a suitable location for our headquarters. We are now giving our attention to the study of the language, and we find that it is no easy task.

During our journey here, the sea was smooth, and we were sick only a short time. Other missionaries were on the same boat with us, and we had interesting Bible studies each day. In this way I was able to bring some of the points of our faith before missionaries who have been in the field for several years, and they promised to study further.

Our boat stopped at Yokohama two days, and we visited Tokyo, and spent one night with Elder F. W. Field, and one night in Yokohama. At Kobe we stayed at the sanitarium about five days, and then came to our field of labor. We enjoyed our stop in Japan very much. We found the workers there busy, and enjoying much blessing in their work.

When we arrived here, we were met at the station by the workers and a goodly number of native believers. We were indeed thankful to God for the safe journey we have had, and for the privilege of working for him in this field.

While it did not seem best to make this place the permanent headquarters of our work, yet as all our work at present is here, and near here, it seemed best for us to locate here for the present. To do that, it was necessary to build a small house to live in. This now seems to all to be a step in the right direction. Whenever it seems best to move to some other place for the center of our work, this house can be taken down and moved with little expense.

The Koreans are certainly an interesting people to work for. When we first came, there was some difficulty among the native workers, and they were not in full harmony with our work. But at present there seems to be harmony among them, and they are now in full sympathy with our work, and wish to do all they can to give this message to their people. For this we are thankful.

Elder I. H. Evans was with us ten days. We much appreciated his counsel and help.

When you receive this, we shall be entering on a two-months' institute for our native workers. Remember us in prayer that God may bless us, and that these workers may be prepared for more efficient service.

Soonan.