British Honduras by A. S. Rust

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 25, 1902

British Honduras

By A. S. Rust

MONKEY RIVER.—I have been in this place about two months, and have held Bible readings and talked and prayed with all who would hear the message. Four have taken a firm stand for the truth. Some are almost persuaded to obey, and others are interested in our literature.

The people here are of several nationalities, the Spanish predominating. Most of these are Catholics, and are very zealous. The majority of the aborigines belong to the Church of England, but a few of them are Methodists. The Indians, who live in the interior of the island, differ in almost every respect from the other inhabitants. There are also a few people from England and from the United States. As a rule, the white population are irreligious; money and pleasure seem to be their all. The natives have a teachable spirit, and when the truth is presented to them, they are ready to rejoice in it.

The climate is pleasant. The temperature varies but little, seldom running below 60° or as high as 95°. We are now in the midst of the dry season, which will continue until about the last of May.

One may read of the work in distant lands, but not until he has personally met the people in their own country, and become familiar with their customs, can he fully realize their needs. Brethren, pray for the work here. A. S. RUST.

March 6, 1902.