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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 27, 1904

HARRY ARMSTRONG

By Harry Armstrong

Ceylon

COLOMBO.—My soul burns within me when I see so many precious souls outside of the truth God has given to us. There is at this time on this island many who are simply waiting for the truth to reach them. They are dissatisfied with what they have found, and are still seeking for more light. It will take both men and means to do the work that God would have done in this place. But I believe that as this need is brought before our people, God will cause hearts and pocketbooks to be sanctified to answer this call in a way that will speedily accomplish his purpose, and prepare a people for his coming.

We can understand now why God led us not only to Colombo, but to the very house in which we live. We have been able to live the truth before the family here, and the gentleman, Mr. Henri Tussaint, has begun to observe the Sabbath of the Lord. This is the first Sabbath-keeper in Ceylon, and we thank the Lord for bringing this dear young man into the truth. He is a school-master, and through his kindness I have been for some time conducting a Bible study each morning. This is much appreciated by the students, and we hope that it may not only be a blessing to them, but also give us an entrance into their homes.

In this dear brother we can see one who, by the grace of God, will be a power in the work. He is a worker. Educated for the ministry, he would not enter the church because of the deadness of formalism which prevails. He therefore has been standing alone for aggressive evangelization, which would be in harmony with the Word of God. He is now rejoicing in the truth, and is rededicating his life for its advancement.

We are having meetings in his house each Sunday, and also on Wednesday evening. Not many attend, but we hope in this way to make a start, and open up a center of work. Our courage is good, and we believe that God will soon raise up a living memorial in this place, and that a company will be formed of whom it can be said, “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”

Through the kindness of the editor of the Ceylon Independent, I have been invited to contribute a weekly article to the newspaper-reading public of Ceylon. There is another avenue open for light and truth. I believe that the time has fully come for the closing up of God’s work in the earth. And now, if all our dear people would stand together in loyal devotion to the cause, giving themselves and their means, the work could then move in harmony with God’s design.