Back from the Caribbean Field by I. G. Knight; Carrie Knight

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Dec 27, 1906

Back from the Caribbean Field

By I. G. Knight; Carrie Knight

As we finally became convinced that it was necessary to withdraw, for a time at least, from the work in the West Caribbean Conference, formerly known as the Panama Mission field, we thought a few items might be of interest to the readers of the REVIEW, and a help perhaps to others in like circumstances.

Laboring in a foreign field is quite a different proposition from that of working in the home land, among friends and amid pleasant surroundings. Yet it is proved every day that “according to our need God shows his additional power,” and in no other place on earth is there greater need of earnest workers than in the Panama field.

The open violation of moral principles, especially regarding chastity, and the lack of a definite standard held up by other denominations as to fitness for membership, make it doubly hard to bring the people up on a higher plane. But God, co-operating with man, has made it possible.

The truth for this time is the same for all people. For example, who can point to a more universal custom than that of Sunday-keeping? Yet the message for this time is to correct that, and it is doing it, and with marked success. The same is true regarding the teaching of the lesser points of our faith. It was said to us, when leaving, “If your successor lets the standard down, we shall oppose it.” We assured them that all would be well on that point.

It was with sadness that we bade farewell to dear ones there, and left the field in which our hearts and interests center, not because the work is easy, but because of the great need which touches our hearts. Sin is fully developed there, and O what a blessed privilege to be the instrument in God’s hands of breaking its power over precious souls! and what a gladsome sight to

see souls bound down by error and superstition assert their liberty and go free!

There is an encouraging prospect ahead for the West Caribbean Conference. The work has just reached the point where it will move easier and more rapidly. The brethren and sisters expressed their regret to see us leave. Our health would not permit of our remaining longer; but they stand with open arms, ready to welcome some other workers.

We have located in Holton, Kan., where we shall hope to hear from our friends.

I. G. KNIGHT, CARRIE KNIGHT.