The British Union Conference
By Ole Andres Olsen
SOME time has passed since I sent anything for the REVIEW from this field, but we have great reason to give thanks to our Heavenly Father for his care and love for the work. Also in these countries, while we have passed through some discouraging experiences, still the evidence of God's presence and blessing in the work is very marked in every department. During the year, three of our laborers who have been connected with the work here have left the ranks. This has been a sad experience, especially so in view of the great need for faithful and experienced laborers for the many millions of these countries. But man's attitude does not change the truth. God is the18same yesterday, to-day, and forevermore; and he will carry forward his work to a sure and glorious triumph. These things, as sad as they may be, are still only a further fulfilment of what the Lord has foretold, and what we may expect from the wrath of the dragon against the remnant who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. Notwithstanding difficulties, the past season has been one of earnest activity, and considerable advancement in the work as a whole has been made. During the summer we had the joy of having eight tents and two tabernacles in the field, distributed as follows: three tents in the North England Conference, two in the South England, and one each in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales; with one tabernacle each in Ireland and Wales. Most of these were in places not entered before, and as a result, four or five companies have been raised up, and others strengthened by a goodly number of additions. For this we feel sincerely grateful. We have also enjoyed a good season in our book work. While we may not have reached the highest point of sales, still we have made considerable advance over years in the past. From the reports that appear in our Missionary Worker, one hundred and ninety-eight names appear on the list of those engaged in selling our books and periodicals, equal to a fifth of our entire membership. Our school opened its third year under favorable conditions, and we are having a good school with a fine class of earnest and devoted students. Many of these are taking full work in the school, and still earn their way by the sale of books and papers. This is a matter of much encouragement. We have also had much encouragement in our health work. During the year the Caterham Sanitarium has been purchased, and by the generous aid of our brethren in America has been paid for, so that the institution was opened to receive patients, free from debt or encumbrance. From the beginning, we have had a liberal patronage, and the influence of the institution is excellent. We have reason for much encouragement from the progress the work is making in the different divisions of the British Union Conference,—North England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. In each of these a goodly number has been added to the company of believers. But we are not satisfied with our present rate of progress. We must see a decided forward movement. While difficulties will increase, and many obstructions may appear, still it is our privilege to go forward, trusting in God, whose is the battle, and a glorious and triumphant victory will be the result.