Hankow, China by Frederick Lee

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 30, 1914

Hankow, China

By Frederick Lee

We have now been in China four and one-half years. Much has been crowded into these years. But in it all, we have seen the hand of God leading us for our good. We are of good courage in our work here, and the prospect is bright for a good harvest of souls this coming year. Many are the inquiries we get concerning the truth, from every part of the province. One pastor, just from reading, began keeping the Sabbath. He had to leave his work as pastor, but before leaving taught his flock the Sabbath. He stayed at one of our chapels to study until his money ran out. Now he has returned home to sell some of his property, that he may have means to learn more of the truth, like the man in Christ's parable who sold what he had that he might secure the treasure. Two other young men in a Bible school, after hearing the truth, left the school and returned home. Now I hear that at the home of one of these young men there is a company of about twenty-five meeting every Sabbath. Many are the experiences I could relate of how God is going before us in China, and preparing for the loud cry. I pray that at that time we may not be behind the work, but that we in our experience may keep pace with it.

Many are the times we think of the homeland and loved ones, and desire once more to see them. But we know we could not long remain away from China without a deep longing to return. There is no work greater, and no work more pressing, than that which we have to do in this great and needy field.

We are happy for the many recruits you have sent to China. They are doing faithful work in Shanghai, studying the language, and will soon be able to go forth and fill up the needy gaps.

FREDERICK LEE.