MRS. J. L. SHAW by Mrs. J. L. Shaw

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Oct 22, 1903

MRS. J. L. SHAW

By Mrs. J. L. Shaw

India

CALCUTTA.—While in Darjeeling, we had the privilege of meeting many people from all over India who had been subscribers to the Oriental Watchman, and had purchased our books. It is really wonderful how the seeds of truth have been sown. As we saw some of the fruits of the seed sown by the different canvassers, I could but wish that some who are not here now could realize something of the good their work has accomplished. I have never known so fully the importance attached to the circulation of our literature as I have during this trip.

Miss Black and I visited the home of a gentleman who once opened his doors to Brother Robinson, in Darjeeling, when other doors were closed against him. He and his wife were glad to see us, and told us that just the day before, they had been reading the “Great Controversy,” and had been impressed by some things they had read. They both wept, and said that they longed to have the experience that those had who had brought these books to them. I do not know when I have met any one so hungry for spiritual truths as these two souls, and I am sure the day is not far distant when they will be rejoicing in the full light of the third angel’s message. It is really encouraging to see how the seed sown by those who are now sleeping is bearing fruit, and eternity alone will reveal the results.

The same day we also met a lady who has “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,” “Patriarchs and Prophets,” and the “Great Controversy.” She said that she and her family accepted everything these books taught but the Sabbath, and that they had felt that they had left that with the Lord to make clear to them; and if he made it clear that they were in the wrong, they would certainly change. We urged her to follow the question in the Oriental Watchman, which she promised to do. The Methodist minister in Calcutta enjoyed “Patriarchs and Prophets” so much that she had presented him with a copy, and had also given him the “Great Controversy.”

I never enjoyed a month more than I did the one spent in Darjeeling, canvassing from house to house, and meeting, as we did, people from all parts of the world. We are thankful that our lot has been cast in such pleasant places.