p. 12 | In Troubled Mexico by H. E. Meyer

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 5, 1914

In Troubled Mexico

By H. E. Meyer

H. E. MEYER

It will be of interest to the readers of the REVIEW to learn something of the progress of the publishing work in perplexed Mexico. During the months of October, November, and December, 1913, the sales of our books and periodicals amounted to over $6,000. This we consider exceptionally good for the length of time, the circumstances under which we had to work, and the small number of canvassers in the field—only six. Just now we find it somewhat difficult to send money to the office in large sums. The only safe way seems to be by postal orders, but these of late have also become somewhat unsafe, as the government offers only a small per cent on orders of any size at one time. So far we have been able to receive the whole amount on orders from our workers in the field.

Elder Caviness is now in the southern part of the republic, visiting different companies. In seven places in the republic there are over thirty persons awaiting baptism; these have accepted the truth as a result of reading the papers. When we see the almost visible results of the little efforts that we are able to put forth under the present conditions, we can only give God the glory, for we know that he is giving us souls for our hire.

The work goes on day by day, and the truth is being printed and sent forth on its mission. The work is growing, and we have increased the number of each issue of the paper from month to month, until now we print eight thousand to ten thousand of each issue. Our Spanish monthly missionary paper is taking permanent hold in the Latin American fields, and as a result people are coming into the truth. The churches in the homeland could do a good work by placing this magazine in the hands of the Spanish-speaking people scattered in nearly every part of the United States. The church members could, at practically no expense and with but little effort, circulate a large number of the Spanish missionary paper, thus bringing the light of truth to these people near their homes. We also publish in Spanish a sixteen-page children's monthly, and Sabbath School Quarterlies for adults and children. For prices and special agents' rates on our publications, address your local tract society.

It is just a year now since the call came to us from the Mission Board to come to Mexico. At the time the conditions were not very inviting, but we firmly believed that God was abundantly able to care for us, and we came in spite of the unfavorable reports that were circulated on every hand. Just six months ago we reached Mexico City, and we have never felt that our coming into this troubled country was a mistake. Though at times it has almost seemed that the workers here would have to leave, in a short time the storm would be over and all would be clear again. We earnestly look for the time when conditions here will improve, and when more laborers can be sent to help hasten the message.