KOREA AS A MISSION CENTER.
REV. J. L. GERDINE of Korea, writing in the Korean Methodist, contends that Korea may become the religious forerunner of Japan and China. He says: "China and Japan will need a demonstration of the suitability of revival movements to oriental conditions, and we should furnish it. Who can doubt that a national revival in Korea would inspire the workers in these neighboring empires as few things could? It has already been demonstrated that God is only waiting on our faith and efforts to work in wondrous power among this people. The special revivalistic efforts, last year, at half a dozen centers in Korea, were each attended by marvelous spiritual manifestation, and have marked a distinct difference in the life and labors of many of the people. We believe that what is needed is efforts in all the centers of work in Korea, and extended as far as possible to the smaller groups. The providential indications, too, seem to teach that there is no need for us to wait."13Japanese Christians are rapidly entering Korea and are establishing churches. It is certain that the time is not far distant when the Gospel of Christ will have borne witness throughout the hermit kingdom.