Japan by F. W. Field

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Nov 7, 1907

Japan

By F. W. Field

TOKYO.—Not long ago I wrote of three men in Kiushiu who have recently accepted the truth. One of them, the Baptist pastor from Fukuoka, came to Tokyo about two weeks ago, and has been staying at Brother Kuniya's. He has many friends here and in Yokohama, and has been visiting among them; and, as was very natural, he told them of his change of faith. One friend, also a pastor, opposed him so successfully that he has now decided not to remain with us. Of course he has had very little opportunity as yet to study the truth; but we were planning to have daily Bible studies forenoons, and allow time for work afternoons. One of the arguments used by this pastor against us was that we have no church building, and no school, etc. So this argument is being used with effect upon some, as it has been in other fields in times past. Such experiences convince us that we have not begun any too soon to plan for a church building here at the head of our work and at the capital of the nation, and for a training-school for workers.

We are having much rainy weather; that will interfere with the tent-meetings at Maebashi, if it continues. The brethren have already shipped the tent, and plan to put it up as soon as the weather permits. I hope to make a short visit to Maebashi before going on to Korea with Brother Shultz. F. W. FIELD.