In a recent article I related how the Sabbath truth had gained its first adherent in Bahia. Though for some time supposing himself the only one in all the world who was obeying the fourth commandment, this brother stood firmly for the light, and tried to teach it to his neighbors and to his brothers and sisters. Then, even after he knew that there were those who kept the Sabbath in other places, three years passed ere he had the pleasure of meeting any one of these of like precious faith. Still he continued faithful. No doubt he, like many others newly come to a knowledge of the truth, saw it all so clearly that he thought all others must see it as easily and accept it as willingly as he had done, and being surprised that people as a rule would not do this, he perhaps at times urged the truth with more zeal than it was best to do, still, when I arrived there, he had gained two other young men to the truth, and his two sisters were somewhat interested in the Sabbath question.
But this brother’s life exerted a great influence in that section of Bahia where he lived. Between two and three years ago the Sabbath question was discussed in a lively manner by the members of several Baptist churches, about one hundred miles from where he lived, as a consequence of his having told one member of the Baptist church of the Sabbath. For a time a goodly number seemed favorably inclined toward the Sabbath. One of these—a Baptist—who passed through this experience, and who himself kept the Sabbath for eight months, told me that with their Bibles in their hands the Sabbath question was discussed and studied many a night, sometimes nearly the entire night.
But as many of those, like the man just referred to, were not yet strong in the Scriptures, and many could not even read very well, a strong influence exerted in favor of Sunday by the Baptist leaders finally brought all but a few of these back to the observance of Sunday.
Those of the Baptists, only a few of whom, as I was told, were still observing the Sabbath, were so far distant, and the information I could get concerning them was so uncertain, that it seemed wise to enter into correspondence with them, and plan for more definite work among them later, rather than try to visit them at once.
COCOANUT GROVE, BAHIA
As I was told of this Sabbath movement in Bahia, and as I saw the great success a certain denomination is having among the people here, and realized how the people are accepting their antinomian ('no-law') doctrine, I deeply felt the force of the Testimonies that say we are “years behind” in our work.
What a wonderful victory might have been gained for the truth, if, at that critical moment, an able worker could have helped the honest seekers after truth to find their bearings and to take their stand firmly upon the side of God’s holy Sabbath! It would then have been comparatively easy, as then the obligation to obey the commandments was not denied as it is to-day. I could but feel sad that such an opportunity for the truth to gain sheaves for the heavenly garner had been lost, practically lost, for a lack of reapers.
If the burden of the needs of this work could only rest upon all our brethren as heavily as it does upon those who in the far-away mission fields daily see and feel its needs, how different many things would then be! What a consecration of talent to the work of saving souls would we then see—talent that now too often is dedicated to gathering treasures that must soon perish when Jesus shall be revealed in his glory! And what a consecration there would be of means to carry on the work!
At Santo Antonio de Jesus, where Brother Antonio Leoncio, the brother above referred to, lives, I spent about sixteen days endeavoring to instruct these new converts, who needed, and even now still need, much instruction. After being there a few days, the sisters of Brother Antonio fully surrendered to the Lord and his truth, and so on Wednesday, October 2, we repaired to a small river near by, and there buried with their Saviour, in a solemn and impressive service, five willing souls in the watery grave, the first-fruits of this field. May the Lord in his mercy lead them on to perfection, and make them a light whose beams will yet cause many a wandering and sin-sick soul to find the sure haven of rest.
Rio de Janeiro.
Mission Notes
TRAINING leaders has become the watchword of some of the best missionary boards operating in distant lands. It has become a recognized fact that no one is so well fitted to reach the different peoples and tribes as trained preachers and teachers out of these peoples and tribes themselves. Therefore, the investment of our means and best talent to train and educate leaders out of the different tongues to be reached with the truth, will be effort wisely expended. That man who can train ten other men to effectively work for God, is accomplishing much more than the one who undertakes to do himself the work that ten can and should do. The example of Jesus is given us upon this point. He chose out twelve men, whom he trained to become fishers of men. Shall we not pattern after him who accomplished such a stupendous task in the short space of three and one-half brief years?
Of the missionary situation in the Philippines, a bishop laboring there said: “No such opportunity is presented in any foreign mission land to win thousands of the natural leaders of the people as is now before us in Luzon. I am not a zealot, I am not naturally an enthusiast. I think I know fairly accurately the main outlines of every large missionary situation in Asia, Africa, and South America, and I deliberately repeat that the world nowhere presents a parallel to the present situation in Luzon. Korea is nearest it, with the difference that if we had similar conditions with Korea, . . . I think we could easily double her results. This is not a siege, it is not a campaign; it is a harvest-field peculiarly committed to American reapers.” This is the view of one not knowing the blessed truths of the third angel’s message. Ought not such conditions stir to action, and lead some to volunteer, even to a band, to go there and sow and reap for God; teaching these natural leaders of this people the ten commandments, that they in turn may teach others how to become true servants of the Most High?
Bavaria
By J. H. Schilling
NÜRNBERG.— Since my last report to the REVIEW I have changed my field of labor from the Silesian Conference in the German Union to the South German, where I have now labored since the eighteenth of August.
The territorial extent of this conference includes the kingdoms of Bavaria and Württemberg, the grand dukedoms of Baden, Luxemburg, and part of Hesse, and the provinces Alsace and Lorraine, with a population of over thirteen million. The Catholic faith is the dominant faith here, especially in the first- and last-named countries.
These states comprise by far the most picturesque part of the German empire; especially is this so of the Rhein, and upper (Ober) Pfalz in the northern part of Bavaria, and the Alps in the southern, where the highlands of Bavaria, of the Tyrol, and of Switzerland meet. The mountain peaks, covered with eternal snow, are mirrored in many a crystal lake, and these snow-clad giant peaks, in the midday sun, so sparkling and so glittering; often change their snowy white to a rose pink, or even a fiery red, as the eventide advances.
From the first to the fifth of January we had our annual conference session in Nürnberg. Our thirty-three churches and companies were all well represented. The ministering brethren present imparted the word with power and spirit, so that all left the conference refreshed and strengthened, to live better lives for the Lord, and to do more toward the salvation of precious souls than ever before. The conference workers also went back to their respective fields of labor with a greater determination than ever to press the battle to the gates, and to a glorious victory in the Lord.
During the last year the Lord has done wonders for his work in this part of his great harvest-field. Last year at this time we could not have gathered with such liberty as we did during this conference session. Hence our people had special reasons for rejoicing in the Lord, and in the liberty which he gave them. The gospel door is now open in Bavaria. The services held last year in this country had to be held in seclusion or at night, or if allowed at all, could be conducted only under the aspect of a lecture. This year, however, we dare preach as freely as a pastor of the state church.
During August and November of last year I had the opportunity of delivering a series of lectures here in Nürnberg. We had a hall with a seating capacity of one thousand, which was sometimes nearly filled. How pleasant it was to speak to so many eager listeners, without any fear of being apprehended. The Lord was with us, and blessed our humble efforts with a good harvest of souls. We had the pleasure of baptizing twenty-seven, and have hopes of having a goodly number more to baptize during this quarter.
It is really wonderful that the church in Nürnberg stood so steadfast amid all the trials and persecutions which she had to endure. One could almost expect that she would have weakened and dispersed, but instead she kept together, so that when I came here last fall, I found a church of sixty-one members. As the persecution of early Christians could not destroy the churches then, but rather spurred them on to greater zeal and enthusiasm to spread their precious faith, so that the membership increased astonishingly, and soon spread over the entire Roman empire, so it was with our church in Nürnberg, and the churches in Bavaria. The persecution helped rather than hindered; may it always be so. “If God be for us, who can be against us?”
We are now working at seven different places in Bavaria, and have the brightest prospects. Last year we had two hundred seventy additions in the entire conference. With God’s help we shall gain many more this year.
J. H. SCHILLING.
The Manitoba Meeting
By E. L. STEWART
LEAVING Hammond, British Columbia, December 17, we reached Regina, Saskatchewan, the evening of the twentieth, and were met by Elder H. S. Shaw, superintendent of the work in this province. The long ride of nearly fifteen hundred miles caused us to realize something of the size of this new union conference. The monotony of the journey, however, is broken by the great variety of mountain scenery. The marked contrast in climate from warm rain to twenty-eight degrees below zero is keenly felt at this time of year.
By invitation, Elder Shaw attended the Manitoba meeting, which opened December 27. Twenty-eight delegates were present, representing seven churches. The meeting was held in the school building at Portage la Prairie, and all that were well cared for in the building.
From the first, the meetings were especially marked by the presence of the Holy Spirit, and only on one occasion did anything like clouds appear. Perfect harmony prevailed in all the actions of the conference. The delegates expressed their approval of the organization of the new union conference, and pledged their hearty support. They also expressed loyalty to the General Conference, and thanked the committee for its liberal appropriation and kindly interest in this new field. They also promised to continue their help in the raising of the $150,000 fund. All returned to their homes full of hope and courage.
The first day of the meeting a telegram came, calling Elder C. J. Kunkle to the presidency of the North Dakota Conference, thus depriving Manitoba of its only ordained German worker. Coming as it did at the opening of the meeting and so unexpectedly, a heavy burden was thrown upon those in charge of the work. As the brethren released him, they felt that God would provide for his work.
The treasurer’s report was read in the early part of the meeting, and showed a very good condition. Frosted crops had caused a decrease in the flow of tithe, but it was thought that the workers could be settled with. The tract society showed a steady gain for some years past. The school also presented a gain, and is free from debt. It was placed upon an academic basis, and its name was changed to “Portage Plains Academy.” About fifteen pupils were in the Home this year, and the school is fully launched for service in this northern field. It was voted to move the tract society and conference office from Winnipeg to Portage la Prairie. Steps were also taken to establish an Indian mission. There are ten thousand Indians in this province, and we hope this step may prove a great blessing to them.
The brethren were very loath to part with Elder W. M. Adams, but as the union conference had recommended him to British Columbia, Elder W. C. Young was unanimously elected president of the conference. Elder Shaw’s labors were much appreciated by all, and we believe this was one of the best meetings ever held in this province.
E. L. STEWART.
German Work and the Workers’ Meeting
By G. F. HAFFNER
I KNOW our American brethren are also interested in learning how we are getting along with the German work in America. We have no discouraging report to bring. Our workers’ meeting, which was held in Chicago, November 29 to December 9, was a success. At first some did not know the object of such a meeting, but before the meeting closed, they knew its object, and were convinced that it was a good thing. They were free to express themselves to this effect. The Lord came very near to us in this meeting of these German workers. There were about fifty in attendance. Every meeting was instructive, and a spirit of unity prevailed. Our German workers had never enjoyed such a privilege before, and it was an excellent thing to become acquainted with one another. We have reason to believe that greater harmony will characterize our work as a result of this meeting. Some good recommendations were passed, encouraging our people to press together and work more for the salvation of souls. We can assure the leaders in this message that we stand with them on the same platform of truth, and that we shall uphold the organization the Lord has given this people.
The workers all separated with new courage and hope, and with a full determination to press the battle to the gate.
Since our good workers’ meeting I have been with some churches in Kansas, and the Lord came very near at each place. From Kansas I went to Shattuck, Okla., where we have the largest German church in America, about one hundred sixty members. I began meetings on Christmas day, and continued them about two weeks. From the very beginning the Lord’s blessing rested upon us, but something seemed to hold back the work that the Lord wanted done. Finally our brethren began to confess their own sins. Then sinners were turned to God, hard hearts were melted, and backsliders reclaimed. The18outpouring of God’s Spirit was felt, and the whole congregation was moved; parents went to their children, and brethren and sisters pleaded with sinners to give their hearts to God. The result was that eleven were baptized, and twenty were added to the church. The good work is still going on, and a few others have since yielded. How good it would be if we could have such a revival in all our churches! Many of our people are sound asleep, and Satan works hard to keep them in that sleep. May God arouse them before it is forever too late.
We hear good news from all directions. The Lord is working for us, and our hearts are full of courage and hope.
G. F. HAFFNER.
Switzerland
By FRANK S. BOND
LAUSANNE.—This afternoon I came here from Gland. I am now sitting in the room assigned me in a nice clinic, where I expect to be operated on to-morrow forenoon. My wife and little boy are at the sanitarium, and Mrs. Bond is gaining rapidly. She was very much reduced in flesh and strength by the aggressive attacks of typhoid fever. In all our afflictions, we have been thankful for the presence of Him who is touched by the feelings of our infirmities. It is in him that I put my trust to-night, and I believe he will bring me safely through this operation. The one desire of my heart is to have all upon the altar of service continually. The silent plea of Spain's unwarned millions still appeals to my heart, and I believe my Father still has a work for me to do in that dark land of Romanism.
During the month of November it was my privilege to work with my brother Walter, in holding a series of hall meetings in the city of Barcelona, Spain. About December 1, with my family I returned to Valencia, to make preparations for going to Gland, while my brother continued the meetings in Barcelona. During these meetings several persons decided to be numbered with God's people, and obey his truth. My brother has now rented a good hall, with seating capacity of about one hundred sixty persons, in another part of the city. He has it for three months. He needs the prayers of God's people, that success may attend the efforts put forth.
Four weeks ago last Sabbath I baptized, in the Mediterranean, at Valencia, an earnest young man, twenty-four years of age. He began to keep the Sabbath in May of last year, and had given up the use of wine and tobacco some time before. He had a desire to be educated for some part in this great work. When Elder Tieche visited Spain in November, it was arranged for this young man to go to Gland to attend school. He has now been there one week. The outlook in Spain seems encouraging.
FRANK S. BOND.
Dedication Service at Watford, England
By W. T. BARTLETT
MONDAY, October 28, was an important date in the history of the third angel's message in the United Kingdom. Many of our leading workers in this field, together with a goodly number of the brethren and sisters, gathered at that time to dedicate to God the estate and buildings which he has graciously given us at Stanborough Park, Watford. When we bought the estate of fifty-five acres, fifteen acres of which were thickly wooded, the property had on it a large house, with outbuildings, orchard, and gardens. Since then we have erected two other large buildings. One is the new home of the International Tract Society, Limited, which also provides accommodation for the officers of the British Union Conference. At present we are also crowding into it about twenty of the young men students attending the college. The other building is occupied by the health food business, which has been removed from Birmingham.
The dedicatory service was opened with singing, prayer, and a Scripture reading from 1 Kings 8. Elder E. E. Andross then delivered an address based on the words, “What mean ye by this service?” He drew some valuable lessons from the building operations in which we had all been so much interested, and spoke of the firm foundation provided for our work in the Word of God. Resting upon this foundation are seven main pillars which support the superstructure of the message; namely, The Atonement, Law of God, Prophecy, The Second Advent, Temperance, Spiritual Gifts, and Consecration. Elder W. H. Wakeham then led the meeting in a prayer of dedication, consecrating to the divine control, to be used in the cause of God, the estate, the buildings, and the people connected with them.
The Spirit of God moved perceptibly on the hearts of those present. All felt the solemnity of the act in which they were participating, and there was a deep conviction that the Lord was pleased to accept that which was given into his hands.
Brother W. C. Sisley, architect and business manager, gave a financial report, and Prof. H. C. Lacey, principal of the college, also spoke. He referred to the missionary spirit which was already being manifested by the students, and appealed, on behalf of the school, that our brethren should not relax their efforts until the educational work also was provided with a suitable home. He felt that so far as the school was concerned, it had not yet entered fully into its inheritance. Elders W. D. MacLay, M. A. Altman, S. G. Haughey, and H. E. Armstrong also spoke briefly. A spirit of gratitude and courage marked the proceedings, and this was deeply felt by all who were present.
The large house which was purchased with the estate serves at present for a school building, and also for the accommodation of the lady students. It is not nearly large enough for the needs, and classes have to be held under conditions which are far from comfortable. We are hoping, with the assistance we are receiving from the $150,000 fund, that we shall be able to raise a sufficient sum within the next few months to enable us to erect a suitable school building in which the class work, at least, can be properly conducted, before the next school year begins. Our buildings are plain in the extreme. We are spending no money on unnecessary ornamentation, and only desire the bare necessities of existence for our educational work. We take comfort in our poverty and plainness, in the belief that the Lord has sent to our school young men and women who will shine as the stars forever and ever because he can use them in leading many to righteousness. This is the adorning on which our hearts are set.
W. T. BARTLETT.
Indiana Conference
By H. R. Johnson
This conference meeting was held, according to appointment, January 14-22, at the Wabash Valley Sanitarium. It was truly a season of great refreshing throughout. The Lake Union Conference president, Elder A. Moon, attended the first part of the meeting and rendered valuable assistance. His Bible lessons on gospel organization, as set forth in the economy of ancient Israel, were made very impressive by the light they contained, and by the deep spiritual feeling in which they were given. Elder E. J. Van Horn, who had been laboring for some weeks in the conference, gave some very instructive thoughts on Christian growth and Christian life from Matt. 5:1-13. Elder N. W. Kauble, of Berrien Springs, favored the delegation with an excellent talk on school work. Evening studies were given by the writer, on individual organization; the unfolding of the everlasting gospel; and the revelation of its cleansing power in the lives of the believers, in good works to the glory of God. These lessons from the blessed Book all had a salutary, molding influence on the work of the conference.
There were no idlers. The delegates tried to find their proper place in each meeting, and to act their part faithfully. The aggressive measures for the enlargement of the work were considered with deep interest. Isa. 54:2 was dwelt upon with emphasis: “Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes.” That the hearts of our people in this conference might be more fully awakened to the great work before us, it was voted to support one native worker in each of the following fields: Japan, China, India, Africa, and among the colored people of the South; also that Elder A. W. Bartlett, who has a burden for the colored people of the South, go to that field, and receive his regular support from his home conference. Elder J. F. Steele will also be supported for one year in West Virginia.19
Work on the Wabash Valley Sanitarium is progressing nicely. The location is beautiful; the building is neat and modest—an ideal structure for its work. May God bless this institution for his name’s sake.
God has truly blessed the Indiana Conference both spiritually and financially in a marked manner. The delegates rejoiced over the present condition, but more for the promising outlook. The conference officers who had served during the past year were re-elected for the coming year. Elder W. J. Stone, the president, was much worn and in rather feeble health, from hard labor and a protracted cold. It was voted that he, as far as possible, lay aside his cares of conference work for a while and take a much-needed rest.
Love, union, and harmony of action increased in the conference proceedings from day to day. The last day was the crowning day. The farewell service was a remarkable meeting on account of the presence of God. Surely Jesus did breathe upon us the Holy Spirit from the Most Holy.
H. R. JOHNSON.
India
By GEO. F. ENOCH.
SATARA.—Ere you get this, we shall be comfortably located, and working hard on the Mahrati language. As Satara is a semi-abandoned military station, there were several empty bungalows. At last I found one on a high elevation, having an upper story with two rooms and bath, each sixteen feet square, and quite well-furnished throughout, for only forty rupees a month. This was a little more than we had hoped to pay, but we shall not have to buy furniture for at least one year.
Satara is a pretty place, with plenty of large shade-trees quite overhanging the roads, and is tolerably cool the most of the year. It is right in the heart of the Mahratta country.
We expect Elder Shaw here to-morrow, and then we shall all be off for a ten-days’ trip, to visit the one thousand Sabbath-keepers in Tinnevelli.
GEO. F. ENOCH.
Some Needs of Our Medical Missionary Work
By W. A. E.
Consecration
THE fast fulfilling of the prophetic word indicates to us the need of consecrated effort in rapidly carrying the third angel’s message to the world. We are assured that medical missionary work is the right arm of the message. As such, it is to open the way for the introduction of the complete gospel. In the words of a French lady who has had much experience in working among Roman Catholics: “The principles of health reform seem to be the only points of present truth with which we can approach Catholics. They will have nothing to do with doctrinal subjects, but seem glad to receive light on health topics.” The teaching of health and temperance alone will, however, not be of any special benefit in the last great day, but with the introduction of this part of the message come opportunities for presenting other saving truths. The need is for consecrated workers, who can be as wise as serpents and harmless as doves in seeking, with the aid of the health and temperance movement, to present the third angel’s message in its entirety to all.
Co-operation
The burden of Christ’s prayer as recorded in John 17 is that his followers may be one. “That they may all be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.” Verse 21. It is a source of much encouragement to note the growing tendency of our medical workers, as well as of our people generally, to unite in using the medical missionary phase of our work to the very best advantage in forwarding the third angel’s message. We have more than forty institutions in various parts of the earth, denominated Seventh-day Adventist sanitariums, which are united in the one effort to carry the gospel of the kingdom to all the world in this generation. These are not exclusive, but rather it is the desire of all who are connected with them to unite efforts with any and all institutions holding strictly to health reform principles and working unselfishly to the same end.
Connected with these institutions and distributed throughout the world as missionaries, are over a hundred physicians and nearly a thousand nurses. We would be glad to furnish information blanks, upon application, to any medical missionary worker who has not yet sent in such to this department.
Workers
Late communications through the spirit of prophecy assure us that our great need is consecrated, efficient workers. Calls come continuously from all parts of the world for workers who know how to take care of their own health, work for the benefit of others physically, and teach the gospel. Two thirds of the population of the world know nothing of Jesus Christ, and these are in the parts of the earth where medical missionaries especially are needed; for they are the places where diseases are deadly and not understood, and where medical aid is beyond reach. Our many graves in heathen lands are a sad testimony against workers going to these places without some medical knowledge. There are many in this fair and favored land who have the training, educationally, that would fit them for these dark corners of the earth. May they hear and heed the Macedonian cry, “Come over . . . and help us.”
Right here it will occur to many minds that there is great need of a school where our young people who desire it may obtain a medical training, where their love for the principles of health and of rational therapeutics, and above all, for all the points of present truth, shall be preserved and strengthened. There is a crying demand for such a school. Shall we have it?
A mistaken idea seems to have taken possession of many of our people that a thorough education is not necessary in our work. One of the greatest discouragements our young people meet to-day when they desire to prepare themselves for efficient work, is a lack of preliminary education. Many applying for admission to nurses’ training classes, medical courses, college courses, missionary training courses, are found to be very deficient in even the elementary branches. With the facilities we have for educating the young, there is no excuse for this. No parent has done his duty by his child until he has given him a preliminary education that will enable him to take up a special line of training without spending months, and possibly years, in acquiring the education that he ought to have had while under parental care. This preliminary training should comprehend at least an academic course of twelve years.
A Return to First Principles
Sad information has come to us of late from the spirit of prophecy that Seventh-day Adventists are not as careful in observing the principles of health reform as they were years ago. This has been observed by some of late, and commented upon, but when the Lord speaks in this manner, it is time to give heed. The Lord gave the children of Israel a regimen when he tried to lead them into the promised land; but many became weary of it, and died in the wilderness. Shall we do likewise? The instruction received on health reform has never been emphasized too strongly.
In order to return to first principles in this matter it would be necessary that renewed instruction be given. Formerly, systematic instruction was given at every camp-meeting upon health principles, and no tent effort or series of meetings was considered complete until those attending had been taught in these matters. Health schools were held, and demonstrations given in various places. When shall we renew this work? Our State and union camp-meetings for the coming season should plan for such work as a part of the daily program. Shall we do it?
Regular Correspondence
It has been reported to us many times20that the news items under “Findings” in this department are appreciated. It is a pleasure to furnish notes of interest regarding our various workers and institutions, but we can not make these out of whole cloth. The department wishes to keep in touch with each worker, and receive reports of interesting experiences. Do not be too modest in this matter, as your friends enjoy hearing of you and your welfare as well as you do of them and their welfare.
W. A. E.
Field Notes and Gleanings
EIGHT persons have recently embraced the truth at Hamilton, Ontario, where Brother P. M. Howe and others have been laboring.
THREE have recently taken a stand for the truth with the small company at Fort Laramie, Wyo., where Brother G. A. Kirkle is holding meetings.
WORD comes from Brother J. C. Harris that the meetings recently held at Pitwood, Ill., resulted in eight obeying the truth; and he now has a good interest at St. Anne.
BROTHER V. LEER writes: “In five weeks I held over forty preaching services and prayer-meetings at Long Lake, S. D., and as a result three souls were converted to God, and others are seeking him. One good neighbor is much interested in the truth.”
ONE of the members of the church at Carbondale, Pa., writes: “The third of December Brother C. S. Wiest began an effort at this place and continued the meetings for three weeks, when he had to leave. He is now with us again for a few evenings. As a result of his labor, five new Sabbath-keepers have been added to our little company, and we have been much strengthened by the spiritual food we have received. We believe seed has been sown that will bear fruit in the future, if watered by some Apollos.”
OF his work with the German church at Shattuck, Okla., which began on Christmas day with special meetings for the young people, Brother G. F. Haffner writes: “On the first Sabbath in the new year, eleven precious souls were baptized, and nine others were taken into the church. Quite a number who were backslidden confessed their sins to God and received forgiveness. The meeting continued awhile longer, and the result is that a few others have given their hearts to God since, and we expect another baptism soon. The whole church is revived.”
Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference
