British Guiana by PHILIP GIDDINGS.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 25, 1904

British Guiana

By PHILIP GIDDINGS.

The last year has been one full of battles, but we can say “Ebenezer,” for hitherto hath the Lord helped us. It has been a shaking time, and here and there one has dropped out, but new recruits have taken their place. One of our brethren is rejoicing in the conversion of his wife and children.

The tent efforts have been successful. There is an encouraging willingness to listen to the message of the hour. The Caribbean Watchman is doing an excellent work.

A few weeks ago we went up the Canje Creek. We had a pleasant visit with the church-members there. Sister Babcock called the attention of the women to 1 Peter 3:6, and encouraged them to form a band of Sarah’s daughters.

There were suffering ones to attend to, and during our brief stay Mrs. Giddings did what she could. On Sunday afternoon she gave a physiological lecture to an attentive audience in the open air.

Up the Canje Creek, they have no medical help, and cruel Ignorance, with more zeal than knowledge, kills where she intends to help. Mrs. Giddings is now arranging to open up treatment rooms in New Amsterdam, which Dr. Kellogg has kindly promised to help furnish.

The new year begins with hopeful prospects. We pray that it may be a year rich with the things of eternity.

PHILIP GIDDINGS.