We are thankful to note a continued and increased interest in this work, and to report a few matters which have already, in the brief time which has elapsed, shown this interest.

One sister writes from Canada:"It was with much pleasure some sisters and myself read of the proposed plan of encouraging our brethren in regions beyond. Lately it has been laid much on our hearts, and we attributed it to the unity of the Spirit." She encloses $100 toward furthering the desire of a brother and his wife to go to Africa, should it be the Lord's will. We trust the way will be made plain for these to accompany our brother Dr. Wood-hams and wife.

Another very interesting letter comes from Pennsylvania. from which a few brief extracts, in substance, are given:"I thought I would let you know that I also, with many others, greatly rejoice in this special interest being stirred up among Brethren as to the Regions Beyond. May it become brighter in our hearts resulting in prayers of importunity… .The meeting held in New York Jan. 22nd may have been the result of God's remembering many previous prayers for just such a meeting, and others which may still follow. In our assembly these meetings had already begun, and are now giving us great joy and blessing … Years ago I began to pray for Foreign Missions, and often longed for two or three to have fellowship in this. The Lord graciously brought this to pass, and gradually others were added, and the meeting has gone on, with interruptions, ever since. Since our meetings are held now once a month, we take up a collection for the work. The total for the last four months was $107 which was sent to the regions beyond."

Our brother adds interesting facts and suggestions, especially regarding regular prayer for various parts of the field successively, of which we may speak further, when space permits. There is much in his letter to thank our God for; and it shows how, as our sister suggested, that the Spirit is working in various quarters and stirring up a general interest, which we trust will be abiding.

Another letter adds a word of caution as to holding fast the principles of God's truth which He has entrusted to us, while the writer is deeply interested in the Foreign Work. This too we welcome, accepting it as a token that we are not being carried along by mere impulse, but desire to examine and test all by the one perfect standard.

We come now to a brief account of the second meeting held, as agreed upon, in New York, Feb. 16th. A goodly number of brethren and some sisters from many gatherings' were present, and the Lord again gave a spirit of prayer and brotherly unity. There was a good deal of discussion of various matters and a letter was prepared for circulation among the assemblies.

Space will not permit the insertion of the entire letter, which was signed by 16 brethren from various gatherings. Its general substance was:-

(1) Our brother and sister Woodhams hope to sail for England in April, and thence to Mombasa, on the East coast of Africa, which is about a week's journey by land to the Lake region, where they expect to settle. Two sisters, Miss De Jonge from Grand Rapids, Mich., and Miss Wilson from Rochester, N. Y., hope to accompany them.

(2) This is a fresh step, in one sense, on their part, and calls for a fresh realization of responsibility on the part of the assemblies at home. The cost for passage and outfit of an adult is about $1200.

(3) Five brethren in the vicinity of New York were agreed upon as intermediaries between the home assemblies and the workers abroad. The name of Mr. Hughes Fawcett, 115 Franklin St., New York, was given as the one to whom correspondence could be addressed.

(4) The letter closes with an appeal for general and united prayer.

At this meeting the gratifying report was made that a territory, known as the Babira Tribe, was willingly and completely yielded to Dr. Woodhams, by brethren of the African Inland Mission, who had station buildings there, but who desire to concentrate their energies somewhat to the north of this region. This coincides so fully with our exercises that the work should be distinctively in our hands, that we trust it indicates the Lord's mind in the matter.

Thus, beloved brethren, the matter is assuming definite shape. Of course it is understood that all this refers only to the present work in Africa. We rejoice at the many tokens of blessing in the work in the Congo region, carried on by our brethren in and from England, and needless to say these two scenes of labor are in full fellowship, though "sundered far." The same is true of the work in Japan, China, the Canal Zone, Central America, South America, and elsewhere.

It is possible, if the Lord so lead, that the fellowship with the laborers in these various fields may be expressed through similar channels. Let us go slowly, and prayerfully. We would not for a moment have it thought that the brethren referred to above form a "Board" or anything of that kind. They are simply channels of correspondence for the convenience of all, and to promote fellowship in this most blessed work. The beloved servants who are going forth are doing so in response to the call of their and our Lord, looking to Him for support; and He is looking to us to share with them in this happy privilege of service, "till He come."

Little more need be said just now. We hope from time to time to use the space allotted by the publishers for this work, and, as was said in the previous article, correspondence, questions, and suggestions will be gladly received.

Let us then be constant in prayer, both individually, and in our regular meetings for prayer. It might be found that the practice of holding a monthly meeting for prayer in connection with the foreign work would be helpful. This is already done in a number of assemblies, with encouraging results.

Let us specially remember those who are on the point of going forth. They need our prayers that they may "count the cost," in fullest confidence in the Lord; that their own souls may be richly blessed in the joy of the Lord and His word; that they may be led in all the way; that life and health may be preserved-and the way made plain before them. Thus shall we all rejoice in "that day," as precious souls are seen in glory, the fruits, through the Lord's grace, of this blessed gospel work.

Further accounts of the home-going of our beloved sister Miss Mercy McCandless, have been received, with numbers of letters expressing the great affection in which she was held both at her scene of labor, and in England and this country. From these and her letters we hope to select extracts which we trust will not only be a slight memorial of her service, but have some of the fragrance of the ointment upon our Saviour's feet.