We are somewhat prone to think of but one thing at a time, and in the multiplicity of duties and responsibilities, to overlook some of them. Let us not overlook the great need in foreign lands, perishing sinners who have never heard the word of truth, the blessed gospel of salvation. Let this have a daily and abiding place in our hearts, especially in our prayers, and in the support of those who have gone forth, or are going, as the Lord may lead. Our hands must not hang down, nor our hearts grow faint, because of other pressing interests, or the trials whereof all are partakers.

It was the privilege of the writer recently to visit the room of our brother Oscar S. Zimmerman, San Francisco, Calif., and to see and hear of the great work among the sailors of the vast number of ships calling at that great port. It was calculated to cheer the heart to see the great stock of Testaments and parts of Scripture, and tracts in some 52 different languages-a stock which is constantly being depleted and replenished. After a season of prayer we joined our brother in a visit to one of the great liners, and so had an opportunity of seeing the actual work. We went down below where the quarters
of the crew were located, and found perhaps 100 Chinamen, and a large number of Filipinos, and gave them the precious Word, which they willingly received. It was an abundant seed-sowing, and we may count upon the Lord of the harvest to cause it to bear fruit for "that day." This work goes on daily, and the number reached is very great. Let us pray for this, and for the similar service carried on in other fields.

Work among the Italians. Several of us who recently visited a little company of Italian believers at Monterey, Calif., found much to cheer. Brought out of the darkness of Romanism, through the testimony of a fellow-countryman, who had been converted through a "Brother" in Genoa, Italy, these dear saints, numbering some 18, show the greatest appreciation of the truth, gave us a warm welcome, and evidently enjoyed the Word ministered during a visit of three days. It was indeed refreshing to see their gladness, as they shared with us in the priceless truths to which they had been strangers until this work began among them, a few years since. There are large numbers of Italians at Monterey, and generally along the coast, as indeed throughout this country. Let us seek to carry the glad news to them. It is also of great interest to know that these dear saints gather simply to the name of our Lord Jesus, and are faithful to the truth of the order and testimony of the Church. Pray for them.

Baka Mbuli, Congo Beige.

I am writing in answer to your request to tell you a little about the work at Baka Mbuli.

As you know already, we have a meeting in school every morning at 6.30 A.M., and the Scriptures are read and explained chapter by chapter, and God's blessing asked on His own precious Word. Then at afternoon school there is always a short gospel address to the school-boys before they go to classes, and the need of decision for Christ is often brought before them. Last March, Mr. Althorp felt he would like to start some week-night meetings for the help of Christians, so he decided to have a Bible Reading on Monday evenings, and an address by a native on Wednesday evenings. We white people did enjoy those Meetings ourselves, and the natives seemed to appreciate them too. At the Bible Reading, however, they had so little to say or ask, that it really became a lecture, and the blackboard was used to impress the important points. Each verse was expounded almost word by word, and there seemed so much precious truth to bring out.

On Wednesday evenings, the native brother chosen was free to speak on any Scripture he felt led to, and our hearts were often refreshed as we heard one after another speak of the preciousness of Christ. One address especially I remember was on the first few verses of John 1, and it was wonderful how this young believer seemed to appreciate in his own soul the greatness of the Person of Christ, the Word of God. Another spoke on Rev. 21, and seemed to be looking forward to that day when 'God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes,' etc. We should have liked to carry on these Meetings without interruption, but when there is only one white man and he has to visit the Christians and schools of a big district, then it is not easy. Pray that the LORD may send some young brothers to come out here to labor for Him and help feed His lambs. Mrs. Althorp.

Inkongo, Congo Beige.

During the year of our recent furlough, I visited 75 towns in England and America, and in each one spoke of the great need for laborers in this part of Africa. So far as I know, the result was NIL.

In 1925, two Companies invited applicants for 882 situations in Belgian Congo as clerks, traders, mechanics, etc., and 15,000 young men immediately applied for the situations.

In view of the fact that the Lord's return is imminent, and that Christians know it, it does seem strange that there should be no young men ready to come to the Congo to serve the Lord. It would seem that when they read passages like John 3:16, they appropriate them and say, "That's for me." But when they come to a verse like Matt. 28:19 they say "That's not for me, let somebody else go." We wonder what the Lord will have to say to such unfairness. H. Wilson.

Nyangkundi, Irumu, Congo Beige,

Feb. 24,1927.

In the mercy of our God, we continue in health so that we may go about our daily duties. I am still at school, with about the same number of natives enrolled, but the number coming to the service held at the close of the session has been as high as 125. We pray that those who hear may accept God's offer of salvation, to the glory of our Saviour's Name.

Mrs. Searle is getting on nicely, and has a little son whom they have named Charles David.

The two houses are well under way, and we are hoping that all of our party will be living down here in the course of a couple of months, the Lord permitting. We should like to get the rest house put up next, in time for the Gross family to live there, should they be coming as soon as they had planned. It will take a little time to get another concession from the Government, and after a place has been decided upon, it will take several weeks to put up even the smallest kind of temporary dwelling-place. We are bearing these dear children of God up in prayer, that they may be prospered in their preparations for coming here, and that they may be led of the Lord where He would have them.
Last week, Biliniama, our chief, with some of his men went hunting and got three buffaloes. One man was gored so badly by an infuriated beast that he was brought up to have the doctor sew up the wounds. The doctor shot a deer last Saturday evening, so we have again had a supply of meat for the table.

It is still very warm and dry. We are looking forward to the time when the rains shall again fall. Gardens can then be started and we will feel so much more comfortable. I should like to be able to enjoy the crisp snow underfoot once more.

With love in our Lord Jesus, yours by His grace,

C. DeJonge.

Woodbrook, Trinidad. Beloved brethren:- April 12, 1927.

Your letter of the 30th March enclosing remittance from the missionary funds came safe to hand, and was received with much thankfulness to our God and Father. One not acquainted with these British West Indian Islands may be led to think that mission work among people here is comparatively easy, because of the highly civilized state of these Islands, and the religious tendencies of the people. But the very opposite is true. I often have wished that I was in a place where Christ was not yet made known. This island especially is filled with all kinds of Christian religion, and a very large portion of real heathen religion introduced by the thousands of East Indians among the population, chiefly Buddhists and Mohammedans, to which I have to recall with shame many of our people have been so-called converted. While thousands of these East Indians are Christianized and have joined various religious denominations, with the exception of a few that seem to really know and enjoy Christ as their Saviour, they are no better off than in their former state. They have changed their old religion for a new one which has not helped them. The work here in Woodbrook, Port of Spain, is going on steadily, and peacefully, though progress as seen on the surface is slow, but we know that the seed has been diligently sown, and we believe that much more fruit has been brought forth than what we have seen, and we have seen more fruit than what is now with us. Such have been tempted away to have fellowship with others who have Churches, or Halls, that are more showy than our little rented room. We are thankful for the fact that they have been brought to know Christ as their Saviour. In Princes Town, an inland town 40 miles from here, the Lord has been blessing the labors of our dear brother Egbert McDonald, who is of our gathering here. He has been transferred there as letter carrier. He loves our Lord and the work. Since he has been saved he has spread the gospel in that place during his spare time night and day, among old and young; the result is that several souls in that place have been brought to know the Lord as their Saviour. He has a week-day Bible Class for children. He is worthy to be thought of as one of the Lord's servants, should any one feel inclined to communicate with him. We are now busy making preparation here for an annual entertainment for his children on Easter Monday, when about 70 will be served with food, and given books and some clothing-all of them being very needy. I here would make an appeal for any clothing, especially for girls, both for his class and ours down here, as the need is great.

Yours in our blessed Lord,

Joseph B. Hoze.

Winslow, Ariz. Dear Mr. F.:- April 11,1927.

It seemed desirable that I should visit my previous field of labor, and the change has been a happy and profitable one. Besides enjoying the fellowship of the Lord's people in those parts, including a very happy visit with the dear Andersons, I had also the privilege of visiting many of the Indian camps, and was encouraged at being so well received. One particularly cheering item in this visit was an opportunity to address the children at the Indian School. The work of dear Mr. and Mrs. Anderson is surely bearing fruit there.

I returned to Winslow on Friday, and on Saturday my brother came up from Albuquerque to spend Lord's Day with me. This too was a happy occasion, though a busy one, Carl speaking five times on Lord's Day. The attendance at the Sunday School classes was very good. There were twelve Indian children in the morning, and twenty-eight Mexican children in the afternoon. At 3:30 Carl preached in Spanish to a Mexican group here, and at 6:30 we had a very encouraging meeting at the Indian camp, with approximately thirty Indians present. The situation here is somewhat brighter just now, and I believe that most, if not all, of the Indians will soon return to the regular classes. There has already been a show of renewed interest on the part of some of them, and we hope and pray that the Holy Spirit may work mightily in them, to the saving of their precious souls. Affectionately yours in the Lord Jesus Christ,

Minnie Armerding.

Dampremy, Belgium. Dear brother in Christ:- April 11, 1927.

It is with thanks to the Lord that I acknowledge receipt of your letter of March 24th, containing a check for—.

The Lord has granted me the privilege of working for a week at Scrylemoulin, a village where the work was begun in 1920. It is a great encouragement to find the Holy Spirit working to save new souls. The following case is noteworthy. For several years I left at each visit a Gospel and pamphlets with Mr. Jardinier. Through reading these the Lord has awakened their souls, and he and his wife have been converted. They are 72 years old. "Madame" in the joy of knowing that her salvation is assured goes from house to house to proclaim her faith in Jesus her Saviour. In a simple manner she says:"Pray to God who knows you are sinners, and invoke His forgiveness; accept the Lord Jesus as your Saviour, and you will go to heaven."

Two other families have accepted salvation by grace. They always extended to me a fraternal reception, but preferred to be disciples of the Lord secretly. Glory to God, they have been given the strength to shake off this yoke; they are now free, and no longer ashamed to confess their faith in Jesus their Saviour.

At M. a man who had accepted the Lord several years ago, lately showed his faith by his works. He is a farmer, and a few years ago, on account of drought, he failed. Later on he prospered and it is with joy that I hear he is paying his creditors. The Lord be praised!

Another case is very interesting:some one received a Gospel of John. He did not wish to keep it, but probably his conscience reproached him and he did not burn it but dropped it on the grass while going on, however the Lord was keeping watch over His precious Word. A farmer going to his field saw the good little book, read it, and took it home, happy to own this precious treasure. He wanted to know more, and spoke of it to other inhabitants of the village where I have been calling for several years. The Lord arranged marvelously the circumstances, and on my coming to the village he was in conversation with several persons. A lady shouted:"Here comes that gentleman." The farmer was happy to have the opportunity of talking with "that gentleman," as he wanted to try him out. Bad people had insinuated that I was teaching a bad doctrine and he wanted to learn for himself. After a long conversation he said to his wife:"What I have been told is wrong. I admit that this gentleman tells all the truth." He and his wife accepted the Lord.

For the continuation of this work we thank the Lord for having given us the grace to feel our weakness. Ah! how much we need to be supported by the prayers of the saints, for which we implore them fervently.

Please give my greetings to the dear brethren with you.

The coming of the Lord is very near.

Octave Dandoy.

San Jose, C. R. Dear brethren in Christ:- March 30th, 1927.

The Lord has opened so far the way for us to go to Europe ; we desire to visit some brethren in France, Switzerland and Spain. Our address, until further advice, will be:Perla 8, Barcelona, (G.), Spain.

Yours by His grace,

B. Monttlau.

Our brother L. J. Germain is expecting (D.V.) to leave France and to engage in work amongst the French-speaking people of the province of Quebec, Canada. After May 15, he should be addressed, c|o Loizeaux Bros., 1 East 13th St., New York.

In reply to cable sent to our brother Kautto in China he replies, under date of April 14 that conditions in Taitowing were peaceful. Let us continue to remember our native brethren as well as the missionaries in their distress. Conditions are said to be much worse than in the Boxer uprisings in 1900.