South Africa by J. H. Camp

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 24, 1903

South Africa

By J. H. Camp

WE are glad to report progress in this far-off field. Each month shows a marked improvement on the previous one; and while the effects of the late war are being severely felt, and will be for some time to come, yet some of our agents are having remarkable success. One of them, who has been out of the work for several years, has taken hold again, and in nineteen days of last month he took orders to the value of $1,262.40. He was working with “Home Hand-book.” Another, working on “Great Controversy,” sold $808.12 worth in the same length of time, and yet another in fourteen days sold $425.84 worth.

Our great need is men. For some years our canvassing work has been languishing in this field, and very many have become discouraged; but we hope soon to see some of the “old” canvassers and many others engaging in the work. We would be glad to welcome any of our American brethren who would pay their own expenses, and come and give us a hand.

The field is a good one; but here, as elsewhere, it takes good, hard digging. There are many disadvantages in climate and home comforts, but the reward is sure. We are of good courage, and hope soon to see South Africa taking her place up toward the top of our summary, and not at the bottom.

J. H. CAMP, General Agent.