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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 14, 1902

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 41.

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St. Kitts

By S. A. Wellman

BASSETERRE.—The interest seems to be increasing in many places in these islands. Here in this town one more has signified his willingness to follow the Lord in all things, and others are coming rapidly to the place where they must choose their future course. At Fig Tree, in the country, there are many interested, but I am able to meet with them only once in two weeks. At Philips, in the country on the north side, where one of our brethren lives, some interest is shown. I meet with this company once a month.
This morning I returned from a short visit in Nevis, six miles from Charlestown, under the shadow of the volcano's mouth in Nevis Peak. Here I had several services with the people, and did considerable visiting. Many are interested; and as I spoke to them on the soon coming of Christ, and the importance of preparation for that event, the interest deepened. We held the services mostly in the open air; and though they had been unannounced, nearly one hundred and fifty gathered from the surrounding districts, while I played a few songs on the cornet. A brother and his wife from Basseterre are living in this district, and are helping the interest along. Here also I have promised to spend a few days each month.
Saba gives me no rest. Nearly every week we get letters from the one brother who is there and from friends, impressing upon us that we must return. I have promised to go there for a short time in the latter part of October.
And so the work is pressing upon us on every hand. We need three laborers here in this group, to look after present interests. As yet there are four islands that have not been touched, two not even by the canvasser. These are St. Eustatius, St. Maitens, St. Bartholomew, and Anguilla. I learn from some that in Anguilla there are those who have obtained our literature from this place, and are anxious to know more fully of our views. Of course nowhere are people seeking to find out that they must keep the Sabbath and these kindred truths. The recent events, and the growing indifference in spiritual things, cause more serious thought on the part of many; and as they hear the truth for this time, they recognize in it something that is new to them, and an explanation of the present troubles, and of God's requirements. I believe that there are many here who will obey God; but there is a great need of laborers.
S. A. WELLMAN.