C. H. PARKER by C. H. Parker

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Nov 24, 1904

C. H. PARKER

By C. H. Parker

From One-time Cannibal Fiji

SUVA, FIJI, Aug. 25, 1904.

DEAR BRETHREN: As you will see by the date line of this letter, I am here at Suva. There were some things that we as workers needed to talk over, as Brother Fulton and his family have now returned to the field to take up the duties that they had to lay down because of ill health.

Before leaving the Lau district, I had the pleasure of taking the buli (district chief) over to the roko's (native governor's) island, Lakemba. Only a short time ago this buli and roko did all in their power to banish us, but now they are our best friends. Both are frequent visitors at our house, and give us all the favors possible. All this the Lord has brought about, and we see and feel his Spirit brooding over this people.

The roko asked me to give him a reading on the “new earth” and “destruction of the wicked,” which I did, and he was much pleased. Afterward he told me that it cleared up some things to his mind. He is a preacher in the Wesleyan Church, as well as native governor. He told me plainly that all they preached was idle words; for they were not preaching the Word of God. He asked me to write out a number of readings for him. We held three services in his town, which were well attended. We sold thirteen of our native

books, and gave out about four hundred of our native papers. The people of that island are waiting for the message. We were sorry we could not stay longer than three days, but a little later will return again and hold a regular series of meetings.

We are all well, and of good courage. True, perplexing things arise, but then the Lord is our efficiency.

Your brother in Christ,