Solusi Mission, Rhodesia by W. C. Walston

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

Solusi Mission, Rhodesia

By W. C. Walston

We have had two years of partial drought, and it has been a setback to the country. We had good rains early in November, and every one thought we were going to have a good year; but we were soon disappointed, for dry weather set in, and we were obliged to put up our plows. For two months we waited for rain. The crops we were able to put in early were nearly ruined. The situation was a forcible reminder of the prophecy in Joel 1:16-20. We were very much perplexed, and day after day we presented our requests to God to send us the rain we needed. We feared that, in addition to the famine, our cattle would starve. The Lord heard our prayers, and we have recently had rain, and have been able to finish our plowing and planting, though of course it is very late. However, if we have a late season and plenty of rain from now on, we shall have a partial harvest. There is now enough feed for our stock, and all are looking well. W. C. Walston.