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In the Canary Islands

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 4, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 23.

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In the Canary Islands

By T. M. French

T. M. FRENCH
Our furlough being due, we embarked on January 2 for the Canary Islands, where our West African rest home is situated.
We found Brother and Sister B. B. Aldrich well, and laboring earnestly to spread the light of truth in this Catholic Spanish possession. Brother Aldrich had placed a large number of our health books in the homes of the people, and had found a few seekers for truth, with whom he is holding Bible readings.
Having pioneered the way with these health books, he is now handling our denominational books with good success. During the first or second day of his work with "Daniel and the Revelation," he could hardly believe it when a gentleman told him that he was reading the same book in the municipal library of Santa Cruz. Doubtless the publishers had sent it out as a sample copy. God is hastening on this blessed truth before even our own workers can carry it. Truly there is an infinite One going out before us in finishing this great work.
One can hardly realize that the spiritual darkness of these islands could exist during this enlightened age; but Rome has undoubtedly had almost undisputed sway here since the beginning of the Reformation. The land is filled with cathedrals, hermitages, crosses, and images. I saw heathen idolatry on every hand in dark Africa; but Rome has excelled even this.
Brother and Sister Aldrich repeatedly expressed their appreciation of the privilege of associating once more with those of like faith. The last Sabbath we were with them, we celebrated the Lord's Supper, they not having had church privileges for over two years.
We regret that we cannot return to our work in West Africa, but Mrs. French's health will not permit it. However, we go with good courage to England to join in the work of that great field, which must bear its part of sending workers and means to British West Africa.