J. A. MORROW by J. A. Morrow

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 3, 1906

J. A. MORROW

By J. A. Morrow

Bermuda

AT the time I first wrote, I thought that if we could make an effort in St. George during the winter, then we could possibly bind off the work, so that we could be spared for a more needy field, while the brethren would go on seeking out others here. But the work among the Portuguese people has developed so that we can do nothing in St. George just now. This work among this people is nothing that we planned, but how could we help but follow the leadings of the Lord, when we found souls so eager and hungry for the truth? I would be glad if I could give you the particulars in full, but that is hard to do on paper.

Our work began something like this: I stopped at a house to inquire my road. I found two Portuguese men cutting potatoes. I stood and talked with them for a few minutes about the signs of Christ's coming. They invited me back. I told them I would come the following Sunday afternoon. When I reached the place upon this Sunday, I found a congregation of about twenty-five gathered upon the veranda. I continued the Bible readings, through an interpreter from among their number.

Two kept the Sabbath before the first Sabbath of the week of prayer, one a Catholic. The first Sabbath of the week of prayer we had six of these brethren and sisters with us for the first time, and two at home. The number has since increased to a score, besides children. Others are deeply interested, for whom we have good hopes. There are five families represented among those who have already begun to keep the Sabbath. In one of these are the parents and twelve children and a niece. We do not count any except those who are grown, and have intelligently decided to obey the truth. This week I am to answer a call in an entirely new neighborhood, among Catholics. To us this work is truly marvelous. We praise God for it all.