Words of Appreciation by C. L. Taylor

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Sep 16, 1913

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 40, No. 36.

Words of Appreciation

By C. L. Taylor

DEAR “SIGNS OF THE TIMES”: It may be of interest to those who so kindly contributed to the good work of sending dried fruit to our workers in India, that their donations of fruit and money enabled me to forward, with charges all prepaid, about 3,000 pounds of excellent fruit, consisting mainly of prunes, peaches, apricots, and apples.

In a letter recently received from the secretary of the India Mission, I found a note written from Karmatar, addressed by one of the workers to the secretary, expressing gratitude for the fruit as follows:

“Karmatar, July 2, 1913.

“Dear Sister Quantock: Just a few lines to let you know how much I appreciate the dried fruit. It is simply delicious. I have tried all three kinds, and do not know which I shall call the best, all are so good. When you write home, please tell your brother and those who have so kindly remembered us here in the jungle how much it is appreciated. I really get to the place where I did not care for food any more, because we could get nothing but eggs, potatoes, and onions, so every day was the same. The fruit seems such a welcome change, and I thank the dear friends at home very much for their kindness. Please be sure to tell them this.”

Many workers wrote in like manner. Surely it is more blessed to give than to receive. Well-doing is its own reward. May God greatly bless all those who sacrificed for the good of the India workers.

C. L. Taylor.