p. 186 | Uruguay by L. Brooking

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

Uruguay

By L. Brooking

DURAZNO.—In the center of the republic of Uruguay is Durazno, a town of about five thousand inhabitants. It is situated on a hill, commanding a beautiful view. Brother L. Ernst and I came here in December. We found the people, as in most other Spanish-Catholic countries, ignorant, and indifferent to religion. It is not easy to sell books, even small ones, as many are poor, and do not realize the blessing of good reading-matter. While waiting for the tent to be sent to us, we had some precious experiences. We gave Bible readings every night. An old Italian visited us, and as we read God's precious promises to him, he exclaimed, “How beautiful!” After prayer with him, he kissed my hand; and when I told him not to do that, he said, “But you have told me such beautiful things! No one ever told me about those things before.”

We have held meetings in the tent, but the attendance was small, many preferring to go to the theater, which opened the day before we began our meetings. The commissary of police sent three of his men to protect us last night, and we had good attention. Although we do not see any fruit at present, we know that God's word will not return unto Him void; and in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Pray for us. L. BROOKING.

Jan. 9, 1902.