Burma by G. A. HAMILTON

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 23, 1914

Burma

By G. A. HAMILTON

G. A. HAMILTON

SOME have written us regarding our work among the Karens. While it is true we came to India to answer the long-delayed call for workers among this people, yet so far we have not worked for the Karens, and in fact we shall not be in a Karen field for some months yet. We studied the language for a few months last year, but our work in Rangoon has been so heavy and other conditions have been such that we have not made much headway.

Brother Votaw had to go to Simla last spring, and some one had to take the English work in Rangoon. There was such an exodus of persons last year from Burma on account of the General Conference that it seemed impossible to arrange any other plan than to leave us here in Rangoon. We are still here, and shall be for some time.

Our biennial conference has just closed. Brother Salisbury was with us, and we had an excellent meeting. The outlook is bright for the future. With the opening of two new stations and treatment rooms for Rangoon, a new era is dawning for the Burmese work. The near future should see many converts in Burma. The country is being sown from north to south and from east to west with English and vernacular literature. On all sides people are becoming interested. Large numbers of Buddhists are studying the principles of our message. At a meeting for Burmese in the Rangoon

church two weeks ago, about twenty Buddhist priests occupied the front seats. Burma is being rapidly filled with our doctrine. The day of great things is upon us in this land. How much we need the Spirit's power! The situation here constitutes a mighty appeal to us all for a deeper consecration of our all to God for service.

One significant sign is the feverish activity of the adversary. But if we are sometimes defeated in battle, in the name of our great Captain we must be victorious in war. It is a great privilege to be allowed to labor in a mission field. We would not turn back for all the world. We feel especially grateful for the excellent degree of health we have enjoyed since coming here.

While we were disappointed in not being able to go to the Karens, still we have enjoyed our work in Rangoon. I had the privilege of seeing eight accept the truth. I baptized them in the Royal Lakes. Two others are obeying, and will be baptized erelong. One of them is paying a tithe of thirty-three rupees a month. We are all looking forward eagerly to the next general meeting.

Rangoon.