J. W. WESTPHAL by J. W. Westphal

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 14, 1904

J. W. WESTPHAL

By J. W. Westphal

Chile

LOS ANGELES.—The work here seems to be rather at a standstill just now, owing, no doubt, to the fact that there are so few to labor, and that in the southern part the people are very busy with a bountiful harvest. Elder Ketring has gone to Iquique, to look after things there. He will return to assist in two general meetings—one at Santiago, and one at Pua—the last half of February and the first few days of March. Then we shall go to Argentina together to attend the South American Mission Committee meeting and the Argentine camp-meeting and conference, March 12-27.

I just received a letter from Elder McCarthy, reporting that eighteen had begun to keep the Sabbath in a new place in his field of labor. The two canvassers in the field are doing well, and now two others will be in the field. The revolution in Uruguay is about closed, so our canvasser there will be able to do more.

I am of good courage in the Lord. I have enjoyed some precious seasons in seeking him lately. One thing that I have especially sought him for is the spirit of prayer for his coming. I was forcibly struck with the longing for Jesus’ coming in the 1840-44 movement, and the prayer for it, and I could see yet that this was the secret spring of their work.

I look forward to a good meeting in Argentina in March.