Ecuador by THOS. H. DAVIS.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 26, 1907

Ecuador

By THOS. H. DAVIS.

LITTLE did I think on moving my family to the interior that my dear companion would be taken away by death here in Ambato. July 16, after five days of sickness, she fell asleep. Many friends came to sympathize with me. We laid her in the municipal cemetery under a large mulberry tree to await the voice of the Life-giver. At first we thought it would not be possible that the Lord would permit her death, leaving behind three little ones. But after we had prayed together, she seemed willing to go. She called the children, and also gave instructions about her burial. What a loss, especially for the little girls! Only those who have passed through such an experience can fully realize what it is to have a dear companion taken away—a companion who has suffered with one for the truth’s sake. We had our plans laid more definitely than before to carry the truth to the people of Ecuador as quickly as possible. My mind goes now to the verse in Revelation: “That they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” The trial was hard for me to bear; but the Lord gives me courage to press onward. Brother Casebeer and family

were away to the coast, and Brother Yepez had gone to Quito, so I was all alone.

Now I am trying to keep the little work going that was started by Brother and Sister Casebeer here in Ambato. Yesterday, Sabbath, all the day pupils were out to Sabbath-school. Brother Yepez, who was baptized by Brother Westphal when he was here, is with me now, and thinks of connecting with our college in Argentina. Elder Casebeer and myself expect to make a trip along the coast soon, and try to start something more definite in the work. Our faith is in God, and we believe that some souls will hear and accept this truth in Ecuador. THOS. H. DAVIS.