p. 522 | L. A. SCOTT by L. A. Scott

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 26, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 33.

L. A. SCOTT

By L. A. Scott

From the Hawaiian Islands.

ABOUT three weeks ago I went to the island of Maui, and remained over two Sabbaths. The plantations and residences on this island I found much more difficult of access than on Kauai; and although I came in contact with more people, I found a far less proportion of them who were willing to read and investigate the truths so precious to us. What is known here as the "Missionary" element largely prevails on this island. Still I found some who were willing to subscribe for our periodicals, and invest in books on these subjects.

I sold forty-five dollars' worth of books, and obtained seventeen yearly subscribers to the SIGNS. Three or four others here have recently signified their intention to obey God rather than man, and are now meeting with us regularly; and we trust will yet become useful workers here among the natives. One of them, whose birth and education gives him quite an influence among his people, will, no doubt, be very useful in translating when he is thoroughly acquainted with the doctrines.

So the truth is reaching hearts, in spite of the enemy, and we are glad and give God the glory. Paul may plant and Apollos water, but God giveth the increase. We rejoice at the progress of the cause in every quarter of the globe, and in the prosperity of all the institutions that the Lord has raised up to help forward this great work of warning the world of its impending doom, and preparing a people to meet the King at his coming.