IT is astounding to see how the Chinese are deserting their heathen temples and abandoning their old practices of idol worship. We were very much surprised, when we came to Mukden, Manchuria, to find the American consul living in a Chinese temple, as well as the German consul. In talking with the secretary of the American consul with reference to securing a dwelling, we became still more astonished to hear him mention that there was still another temple obtainable, that could probably be remodeled for us if we so desired; but the expense at that time seemed too great, so we did not consider it.
Foreign and Native Workers in the Canton Division of South China
From this it is very apparent that the time surely has come when the everlasting gospel is to be preached to this people.
Many of them are forsaking their idol worship, and seem to be seeking after the living God. May the Lord help us to find the honest hearts.
