The Work in Little Russia

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 5, 1912

The Work in Little Russia

From Little Russia, a mission field in the southwestern part of European Russia, Elder John Perk sends word:

"The work is onward. Where a few years ago was utter darkness, now the light of truth shines. Nearly six hundred believers are rejoicing in the message. It is repeated from mouth to mouth. Satan tries to quench the light by force, and many difficulties confront us. In one place, where it was forbidden to hold prayer-meetings, and where for so doing the brethren had to pay a fine of twenty-five dollars, we have nevertheless baptized nineteen believers. Sometimes we are obliged to perform this rite at night. People gladly come on foot twenty miles to attend the meetings. One woman walked ten miles, carrying her baby in her arms. In some places we have more freedom than in others, as each officer interprets the law. However, we rejoice to know that this is the work of God in which we are engaged."