The Truth Is Spreading.
By William Ings
LETTERS have just been received from Central America, where quite an interest has been awakened on present truth, by a devoted sister, a native of that country, who embraced the truth in San Francisco and is a member of this church. Since receiving the truth herself she has had an intense desire that her country people should have the privilege of learning it. She began the work by sending the Signs and other reading matter, which aroused an interest, and many of our bound books were sought for and eagerly perused. A preacher was called for, but as none could be spared, the sister referred to above left her family of children in the hands of one of our people and made a visit to them. As a result we have the following good report. A letter dated April 23, says:— "I presume you have heard from me, through others, of the interest concerning present truth among the people of these islands (Balize and Carazel). While visiting Balize Island, I took many orders for books; sold many copies of 'Great Controversy,' and left many interested in the present truth. On my visit to Carazel, I did the same work. One took her stand to keep the Sabbath, and others are deeply interested and are circulating papers and tracts among the people. Since my return to Bay Island, I have labored from one end of the island to the other, holding Bible-readings and distributing papers and tracts. I have found the people extremely anxious to learn all about our views. Eleven have taken their stand to keep all of God's commandments. Four ministers are much exercised about these new truths. I am very anxious that a minister should come here, as some are awaiting baptism. I have already sold nineteen dozen copies of our publications." A letter has also been received by the San Francisco church, from a lady who has embraced the truth from the labors of this faithful sister. She says:— "I desire your prayers and sympathy for me and mine, that the Lord may lead us into all truth. For years I have been praying for light on the Sabbath question, and am now very grateful that my heavenly Father has answered my prayers. I am very thankful to learn the truth at last, from the dearest living friend of my childhood. I am delighted to hear of the love and zeal among the members of your church, and also to learn that you are offering your prayers for the people on this island. I am happy to say that my husband has received the truth and keeps the Lord's Sabbath. Oh, how I wish that a minister could come here to preach both in English and Spanish; for it seems such a pity for the poor Spanish Hondurrans to live and die knowing and believing nothing but the wickedness taught them by the Catholic priest." The truth surely is going before "many people, and nations, and tongues, and kings." Therefore let us take courage and go forward in the name and strength of Israel's God.
WM. INGS.