Uruguay by James T. Thompson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 1, 1915

Uruguay

By James T. Thompson

JAMES T. THOMPSON

Our progress in acquiring the language seems to be rather slow, but we are gradually succeeding. I am now able to converse with the people and make myself understood in simple things, and I have learned a great deal of how to simplify things that are deeper. During a recent trip into the country, I found that I was able to make people understand a great deal more than I had supposed I could. Most of my work of late has been with the special issue of the Atalaya dealing with the war question. My inability to talk freely saves me from entering into lengthy conversations, and results in more sales. Mrs. Thompson also has had good success in this work.

Our workers are of good courage. The burdens of the work are pressing hard, and we feel insufficient for the great task before us; but the work is not ours but God's, and we are simply to be instruments in his hands. Our brethren are doing personal work for their neighbors as they have not done before, and those who heard the truth in years past are inquiring "what these things mean." This gives us new courage and vigor. We are also cheered by the good reports from the homeland.

Montevideo.