After the Hunan Riots by R. F. Cottrell

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Oct 31, 1911

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 38, Nos. 43, 44.

After the Hunan Riots

By R. F. Cottrell

FOLLOWING the Chang-Sha riots of a year ago, we had thought that our work in Hunan Province might be seriously retarded. It is true that for a time the believers were scattered; but as the excitement died away, it was found that in the hearts of a goodly number the message of a crucified, risen, and soon-coming Saviour had taken root altogether too firmly to be thus easily destroyed. The loyalty and devotion of the true-hearted was by that means only made the more apparent.

Not only this, but it seems as tho the truth had gained momentum by the break. In a number of respects the work is double what it was a year ago; and in the amount of literature sales, it has increased fivefold. Two schools, one for the boys and one for the girls who are children of believers, have been started, in both of which manual labor is combined with the study of books. We truly believe that these are destined to do a good work in the preparation of our children and youth for true service.

Looking backward, we can truly report a prosperous year; looking forward, we are full of courage. R. F. COTTRELL. Chang-Sha, Hunan.