WE all know it must be very cold in Russia, as it is so far north. In our picture, the people have made a fire in the open air. In the far north they have a long, long night, not seeing the sun for months.
Here the people are trying to warm themselves. Notice the breath of the horses. It must be very cold. The light of the fire cheers and warms them.
There is another light that shines in dark Russia. It is the light of the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. In the prisons and stations where the exiles to Siberia are kept. New Testaments are distributed. The people are told of the love of God for poor sinners; the death of Jesus on Calvary’s cross to save their souls from hell.
Many of the Russians are poor, and have many hardships to endure. For this reason they emigrate to other countries where there is more liberty. But the same Lord is over all, and He has His testimony even in dark Russia.
ML 12/12/1909