Savage Island Transformed By The Gospel
Historical AccountTestimony★★★★The change in Savage Island is thus described: Fifteen years ago the natives lived in the bush like brutes; now villages and neat plastered cottages evidence the progress of civilization. Fifteen years ago anarchy, war, and bloodshed prevailed throughout the island; now law, order, and peace. Fifteen years ago the people were all dark and degraded, strangers to prayer and praise; now, clothed and in their right mind, they surround their family altars night and morning to bow down to the God of heaven, while the air is vocal with their songs of praise.
Fifteen years ago they had no written language; now they have the Gospels and other books, with two thousand readers, Fifteen years ago they were all, before God, dead in sin; now there are 360 in church fellowship, living to his glory, besides many who, we have reason to hope, are new creatures in Christ Jesus, W. Gt. Lawes.
W. G. Lawes.
The point
This illustration describes the remarkable transformation of Savage Island over fifteen years, from a state of savagery and violence to a civilized, peaceful, and Christian community, attributed to the power of the Gospel.