South Africa by I. J. Hankins

Review and Herald Publishing Assn. · Washington, D.C. · Dec 31, 1903

South Africa

By I. J. Hankins

AFTER a comparatively smooth voyage of twenty-four days, we landed in Cape Town, November 24. About ten days of were spent in London on our way to Africa, during which time we visited the sanitarium and the school. Those who contributed so cheerfully to the former will be glad to know that it has paid its way from the beginning, and that its patronage is increasing. Fifty young people are enjoying the benefits of the school, many of whom are wholly paying their way by selling our literature in the great city. We could but admire the faith and courage of these devoted students. The school equipment and facilities are very limited, but the Lord is blessing the work, and will, I feel sure, send forth from the world's metropolis up many earnest laborers to assist in gathering from among the nations the remnant of Israel. The power of present truth is yet to be felt in the world; but this will not be until its power is more sensibly experienced in the lives of those who profess it. When self is dead, the truth will live.

After three years' absence, many changes appear in this field. Satan would like to wreck this message, but the Captain of the Lord's host is leading the work, and it is destined, not to defeat, but to triumph gloriously.

Several of the brethren and sisters met us at the wharf, and gave us a hearty welcome. We hope so to labor together and so to co-operate with the Lord that his work may be speedily accomplished in this part of his vineyard.

I. J. HANKINS.