The Influence of Our Missionaries

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 1, 1907

The Influence of Our Missionaries

The influence of our missionaries in foreign lands may be a power for good not only among the natives, but among other missionaries as well. Not long ago there appeared at one of our medical missionary training colleges a lady of exceptional ability who desired some special training before going on to her mission field in China. She had a letter of introduction from a well-known and influential missionary recommending her to the one in charge. With the exception of the names, we give the letter in full:—

“This will introduce to you Mrs. —, a missionary elect to China, who is seeking for several months the best obtainable experience and instruction along medical and nursing lines helpful in her work, and I have referred her to you. Mrs. — is a college and theological graduate, and a woman of unusual gifts and devotion, every way worthy of the highest confidence.

“Remembering the uncommon kindness and courtesy shown to Professor — and myself by your missionaries in Jerusalem, Jaffa, and Cairo, I bespeak for her your best consideration and favor.

“Very sincerely yours.”

This letter is an interesting testimonial to the influence exerted by our missionaries in the places named. May it prove to be so in every land where the heralds of God's last message to the world are found. The result of such influence is beyond computation, as may be seen in what followed in this case. “Ye are the light of the world.”