The Work in England by George R. Drew

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Nov 19, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 44.

The Work in England.

By George R. Drew

WE are glad to be able to say that the work in the Old World is prospering. Every year since we have been in England, there has been an advance over the previous year.

The shipping work is interesting; and we find that many are becoming interested in the truth as the result of our feeble efforts. We have received a letter from a young man in Northern Finland who embraced the truth from reading the books in the English language, which he bought when here. He states that with the help of the Lord he is going to keep the Sabbath holy. He is also going to give his time to instructing the people. There is one more keeping the Sabbath with him, and several others are interested.

We held a meeting on board the ship Caldera of Nova Scotia. Some who were interested in the truth on a previous voyage, will, we feel sure, soon decide for the truth. On many ships there is an earnest desire to scatter our papers in the countries they visit. Last year twenty-two thousand papers were thus sent to the various ports of the world.

We were much pleased with the Bible-readings sent us by some one. We have tried to teach the people on board ships how to hold Bible-readings, and then we leave them the books to help them carry on the work. I hope that some kind friend will send us some more; for we know that such books will do a great deal of good. The people seem much pleased to have such books to help them to understand the Bible.

We are of good courage in the work. It seems to us that our time to work is fast passing. The Eastern question is stirring the people here; for another slice of the Turkish Empire is to be taken away. Whilst we see these things, may it arouse us to be diligent in the work of the Lord.

We hope that the Pacific Health Journal will be monthly next year, and that some one will send us one hundred copies every month. They are highly prized here.

Our work here is fast increasing. A Scandinavian worker is to be added to the mission. We all feel to trust in God for the future, and take courage. GEO. R. DREW.