HUBERT FLETCHER by Hubert Fletcher

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

HUBERT FLETCHER

By Hubert Fletcher

Jamaica

STARTING from Linstead in the parish of St. Catherine, I reached Bird's Hill in Clarendon, thirty-seven miles away, on the evening of the Sabbath, July 6. Sabbath was a happy day. I buried five dear souls in baptism, and the ordinances of the Lord's house were celebrated. After a profitable business meeting the next day, I left for Four Paths, eighteen miles distant. This is a young company of believers, the result of Brethren Durant and Mullings' labor with the tent. Monday morning we went about three miles to the river, where I baptized six.

The next day I went to Race Course in Vere, twenty-four miles away, and had profitable meetings. Here my horse got lame, but by the good providence of God and the use of remedies, I was detained only one day; and by traveling carefully I filled my appointment for Grove Town, in Manchester, seventeen miles farther on. Sunday morning, the fifteenth, I traveled eleven miles to Providence. This is a branch of the Grove Town church. I found the believers full of courage, and after very profitable meetings passed on to Waterloo, twenty-two miles farther north, then across to Mahogany Grove. The roads over these mountains are rugged and precipitous. One can not venture to ride on horseback. I reached the latter place on the evening of the seventeenth. From then until the next day we had very profitable meetings. The church was crowded, many visitors being in attendance. The Lord's presence was with us as the message for the hour was proclaimed. One sister was reclaimed, and five requested baptism.

The nineteenth found me in Christiania, fifteen miles distant. Here we have a few faithful Sabbath-keepers endeavoring to hold up the light and let it shine on the hilltops. The truth has many enemies at this place, but if this company is faithful, a good work can be done. This is a very important business center, and if a church building could be erected, it would give prominence to the work. Early next morning with three candidates from this place, we traveled four miles to the north, and meeting one other candidate from Dobson's Run, I baptized the four in the river. This service was orderly and impressive, after which I proceeded to Carter, where the brethren had a booth in preparation for a public meeting. The place was crowded at night. Meetings are held here three times a week by Brother C. B. Mead. As a result of these meetings two requests were presented for baptism.

This company being a branch of the Warsop church six miles away, we crossed the border early next morning into the parish of Trelawney, for Warsop, where all met for the celebration of the ordinances. Early Sunday morning we went two miles to the Hectors River, where I baptized the two candidates from Carter. We found a large gathering at the riverside intent on disturbing the service, but they were held in check by the heavenly visitants, and the Spirit of God led in the services. At four o'clock we had a very interesting business meeting in the church, and much important business was disposed of, among other items being the reorganization of the church-school conducted by Brother T. Kennedy. At seven o'clock I preached to a crowded church. The Lord led in this meeting; hearts were touched. To the Lord be the glory.

Here again my horse became very lame, being pricked by a man who shod him a few days before. Again the Lord interposed, and I was able to meet with the Sabbath-keepers at German Town, although a day late. Wednesday morning, the twenty-fifth, I baptized five Germans. The riverside was thronged with a mixed multitude, which became very excited and unruly. Many were, nevertheless, favorably impressed, and showed us kindness. The people had planned to do us violence, but they were held in check by the good angels who ever surround the people of God. Leaving this place, I reached Devon, twenty-five miles away, in the parish of St. Ann, the evening of the twenty-fifth. This is the oldest country company on the island. Although few, they are holding aloft the banner of the third angel's message. I spent a pleasant time with them, and started for Golden Grove, twenty-eight miles distant. Although my horse was still lame, I was providentially helped, and met my appointments. The time spent at the last-mentioned place was very profitable, and all determined to press forward for the kingdom.

On the thirtieth I reached home, where I found all well. I am now preparing for another trip on the eastern route. Calls are coming from all sides for me to come and help, also to send workers.