J. M. HYATT by J. M. HYATT

Review and Herald Publishing Assn. · Washington, D. C. · Jan 7, 1904

J. M. HYATT

By J. M. HYATT

Africa

GOLD COAST, WEST AFRICA.—We have moved into new quarters, which we like very much. We have a better house, in a better location. We are now where we can reach the people, and invite them to our home. Besides the living rooms and kitchen, there is a nice large hall in this house, where we can hold meetings. Last night we had our first meeting in the new place. The hall was filled to overflowing, as well as the front porch and stairway. Many of those who came were women and young men. It is hard to get the women to come out, as many of them can not read. We were glad to see them. One of them interpreted for me. We believe a good impression was left on those who were present for the first time. Those who attend regularly seemed much pleased when the new ones came.

We do not find it very hard to cause the people to see that our faith is the truth; but it is hard to get them to take their stand, as they think they can not get a living and keep the Sabbath. Our landlady seems interested. She is an English woman. She put the house in good repair, and then rented it to us for less than she had been receiving from those who previously occupied it. She is reading our papers.

Two Catholic young men are studying with us lately. They are all taken up with the truth. I overheard one telling the other how foolish the doctrines of the Catholic Church seem to him now. I have talked with them some about going into the canvassing work. I do not know whether they will or not, as they are thinking of going to the mines. They are brothers, and on them rests the support of their family. They say they will let the Lord show them what is best to do.

Many supposed that when we took better quarters, we would open a school. Some came this morning to attend it. We are hoping to have six ready for baptism by the time the superintendent comes; and we are anxious to know when he will come.