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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 17, 1904

HARRY ARMSTRONG

By Harry Armstrong

Ceylon

COLOMBO.—I scarcely know where to begin in relating to you God's wonderful care over us, and the way he has gone before in opening up the work here. We had to move cautiously, owing to the prejudice which was felt toward “Adventism.” But the truth is of that character that it will always, when rightly lived, win its way into every honest soul.

We find now that many avenues are opening up before us, and a good influence is at work. We are having our little cottage meetings, and in these we have seen definite results in the conversion of souls. We pray that they will continue to walk in the light, and be led into the fulness of the truth. The brother who first began to observe the Sabbath is firm and strong in the truth he has received. He is also proving himself to be a worker who will grow in helpful efficiency as he gains more experience.

We are having Sabbath morning meetings now, and last Sabbath two additional ones met with us, and expressed their determination to observe the Sabbath of the Lord. They are both Christian workers, and of good report in the city. We are praying that they may continue with us, and that God will use them mightily. These three men can speak both in Cingalese and Tamil, and therefore can be used wonderfully in bringing these glorious truths into the native tongue.

We had another visitor who has done a great deal in missions for many years. He came to see us last Sabbath morning, to inquire about the truths we taught. He remained with us all day, and was much pleased with what he learned. There are many others who are earnestly inquiring. I feel confident that God has sent us here in answer to many praying hearts who were seeking for more light. for the cause, and we believe the time has come for us to engage a public hall and begin a vigorous campaign in aggressive warfare. We are earnestly seeking the Lord that he may make it possible for us to enter the avenues which open before us. We need workers, and we need means. Money invested now will be honored of God. May he move our people to this end, that his work may not languish.