Missionary Advance in Hunan by R. F. Cottrell

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 11, 1914

Missionary Advance in Hunan

By R. F. Cottrell

CHINA'S troubles during the past summer and autumn are well known to the world. A second revolution was planned and launched, and shortly thereafter came to a dismal failure. Throughout Hunan all was astir for about two months, enlisting troops and preparing for the defense of the province; but the storm blew over without any fighting, for which we were most thankful.

The unrest naturally retarded our evangelistic work somewhat, and for a time the work of the colporteurs was difficult; nevertheless, God gave us a fruitful year.

The literature sales, which during 1912 totaled $547.12 United States currency, have during the last twelve months amounted to $1,025.79. Our tithes and offerings for 1912 were $535.41, while the year just closing gives us a total of $727.56. This is apart from the tithes of foreign workers. The annual offering, which was received at the close of the week of prayer, brought in about one third of the above.

The number baptized in 1912 was 60, which brought the membership up to 128. During the past year, 134 souls have been garnered in, over eighty per cent of whom were direct from heathenism, giving us a present membership of 262.

He who says, "Lo, I am with you alway," has verified his promise. To him be the glory for the past, and in him rests all our trust for the future.

R. F. COTTRELL.