It was expected that there would be those in China who would fail to stand the terrible trials which came to the native Christians there during the Boxer outrages, just as there have been professed Christians who have not stood the test, of recanting or suffering death, ever since the days of Christ. But there have been thousands in China, just as there have been thousands in other parts of the world, who have stood that supreme test of faith. Now that the times are less trying in China, many of those who recanted are coming back with repentance and contrition. The Presbyterian missions in the province of Manchuria report the number of their converts who did not yield to the demands of the Boxers as 6,639; the number who did recant, but have since been received back, 3,300. It is probable that the proportion would hold good for the other denominations. The report states that “it is to the honor of the Chinese Christians that after a severe persecution, in which some lost their lives and many had to flee for safety, while fines were levied upon even those who recanted, and marriageable girls were kidnapped, so many have remained steadfast, and so many more have sought readmission into the churches, professing penitence for having denied the faith. Others are probably still waiting until it seems safe for them again to make open profession of their faith.” The way that the evangelical work and the medical work is being established in Heng-chow and the favor which it is meeting from the common people is indicated in the report of Dr. Griffith John of the London Mission Society, which is operating in that section. He reports that the work is opening up in that part of China in a wonderful manner. The Christian physicians have a great rush of patients. Bible classes have been organized, and these are well attended by the people on week nights as well as on Sunday. This work includes also a work of a preparatory nature for native teachers. This changed attitude is heartily appreciated by the missionaries when they remember what their missions have passed through. One of these, in writing from Heng-chow, says: “It was interesting to visit the spot where our chapel stood before its demolition. There we found the bare ground and nothing else. There was not even a brick to be seen anywhere. The whole building had been completely destroyed, and everything in the shape of material had been carted away. We were told that such was the state of things at all our missionary stations in Heng-chow prefecture. The London Missionary Society had in that prefecture between twenty and thirty places of worship. All, without a single exception, were utterly destroyed. Orders have been given, however, to start the work of rebuilding, and we hope to see all our buildings up again before the close of the next year.” But the reception given this missionary on his return by the officials of Heng-chow was accompanied by a wonderful display of pomp and ceremony. All expressed their deep regrets for the riots of the past, and declared their indebtedness to the missionary because the indemnity required from them was so small in comparison to the damage done. This missionary declares that the time was never more propitious for the advancement of Christian work in this part of China. A missionary reporting from his old station at Lin Ching has the following to say of the attitude of the people there since the practical suppression of the Boxer outbreak: “There are some notable changes in the attitude of the people, indicating a feeling of interest, mingled with some degree of shame. Our audiences have continued to grow in size and have shown much interest. On the part of the officials there continues to be the same anxiety lest the foreigner by some means meet with accident, so that, when traveling, they compel us to accept a guard, if possible. Those examined for baptism show a better knowledge than that usually possessed by candidates for baptism. But this does not tell all. To the west of Lin Ching there has been an uprising due to the attempt by the government to collect the tax with which to pay the indemnity. In consequence, thousands of troops have been sent to suppress the uprising. At last accounts they have not succeeded.” Later reports than this show plainly that the spirit of Boxerism is not by any means suppressed. In some parts travel from place to place is very hazardous for foreigners or those known to be Christians. The missionaries in China need the prayers as well as the financial support of Christians everywhere. Their lot is far from an easy one, but the harvest there is worthy of the efforts put forth in the sowing and reaping.