DR. HENRY'S MISSION.
Mr. H. N. Holmes, who is making arrangements for, the mission of Dr. Henry and Mr. Potts in 'Wellington, has . been advised that the party wm arrive in Wellington from : Sydney on Wednesday next, in ample timo to in--augurate : tho' mission) -which' com: mences on April 10. ; Dr. Henry has forwarded, to Mr.. Holuies a copy of a letter from Mr. J. Wilbur Chapman, the missioner who, visited Australia last year. It reads as follows:—"My dear Dr. Henry,—l havo just learned that you - and Pro-, fessor Bilhorn were , contemplating a journey, to, Australasia, and. that you were to begin your meetings in New Zealand in the not far distant future, and I write at onoo to say .to you that you will find 'the field .white unto tho harvest.' Mr. Alexander and I did not visit New- Zealand, but we heard much: about tho field, and l am sure that you -will havo a marvellous victory there.: As for Australia, - there is ,no country : .liko it. The people .are indescribably : charming, and I covet for you and Mr. Bilhorn the blessing in preaching in 'the-cities of Australia, which came to. Mr. Alexander and myself. Rest assured of the fact that I shall pray foryou both, and I shall bo glad to hear, from you as to the progress •of your "mission. Mr. Alexander and myself ; have'an invitation to return in two or three years, and it is/likely we shall, accept- the invitation. You will, bo glad to know that the calls, which havo •comedo us; from different parts'of.-tho-world seem more enthusiastic and harmonious than at any time in .our evan-. golistic experience. .-; ; . "With sincorcst regards, ever, faithhilly yours, , • "J. Wilbur Chapman."
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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 778, 30 March 1910, Page 6
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284DR. HENRY'S MISSION. Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 778, 30 March 1910, Page 6
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