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

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 16.

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An Answer to Prayer

By K. M. Adams

ALL Seventh-day Adventists believe that God will answer prayers which are directed to him, and we are sure that they are always glad to hear of instances where his aid has come immediately.
When the time for opening the training school at Singapore, Straits Settlements, drew near, it was easy to see that the present quarters were not large enough to hold all connected with our work in this place—the mission office, the school, the families of the workers, and the boarding students. Various arrangements were thought of, but none seemed satisfactory. It was suggested that some of the workers move to another place, but that change would increase the expense as well as divide the mission family. A house near at hand was to be vacated the first of February, but the lease on the building now occupied continues till the first of July, and to pay rent in both places for five months was not to be thought of. No other suitable building in the vicinity could be procured, so after looking this place over carefully, it was decided that no better location for our work in Singapore could be found.
We knew that if the Lord approved our decision he could help in the matter of our lease, so we laid it all before him. Our landlord is noted for being a very close man in money matters, and a man hard to deal with. We knew that from no human standpoint could we expect to be released, as the war has made money scarce and tenants are few; but after praying earnestly for God's help, all was left to him.
When the landlord was told what we wished, he reminded us that times were hard, but said that he would accept three months' notice. In other words, we must pay rent through March. On seeing the holder of the lease on the new place, he said that he would stay till the first of March and pay half the rent of March. As things stand now, we must pay rent in both places only fifteen days instead of five months.
Our new premises are large enough to give plenty of room at present, and allow for considerable growth in the future. We feel greatly encouraged by this experience. Although we know by faith that God is working for us, it is good to see at times his power extended in our behalf. K. M. ADAMS.