p. 17 | J. W. WESTPHAL by J. W. Westphal

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · May 5, 1904

J. W. WESTPHAL

By J. W. Westphal

Chile

REUGO.— Good news comes from Argentina. Elder McCarthy reports eighteen keeping the Sabbath in a new place. There are Sabbath-keepers awaiting baptism in other places, of whom they have just learned. Two brethren are doing well selling books. Dr. Habenicht is probably on his way to Paraguay, to take his examination. If he succeeds in getting a diploma from the university there, he will be authorized to practise in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru.

I was in Concepcion, the third city of Chile, a few days ago. I visited the Methodist school, the Lutheran and Presbyterian ministers, and some others. I found two Swiss families much drawn toward us, and held one meeting with them. The Presbyterian minister, a native, who speaks some English, was very friendly. We had a talk on the Sabbath question. This may result in a correspondence on the same question. He, together with some other native Presbyterian pastors, in a recent conference of that denomination, raised the question of infant baptism, asking proof for it. One had not baptized children during the last year, and said he would not until evidence was brought that he should. One or two others declared to the same effect. Thus in one phase or another the leaven is working. Some in these South American countries will yet stand up and preach the message. Brother E. W. Thomann is with me. We are of good courage in the Lord. We remember our brethren in the States often in our prayers before the throne of grace, and desire to be remembered by them.