The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
THE MEDICAL mission
Rev. David w. Terrence Tells of
Its Work in Palestine.
Difficulties Met in Calming n Foot
hold Among the Jews and MosIems
the Confidence of Mothers and
Establishes the Christian Faith.

Rev. David W. Terrence NJ. D., Of the
Free Church of Scotland. in charge of the
Medical Mission at the Sea of Galilee, ad-
dressed large congregation yesterday af-
ternoon at the Church of the Covenant on
the success of the Christian medical mis-
sionary in Palestine
DR.. Terrence opened his address by say
ing: Palestine occupies a large place in
the hearts OF all Christians. 1t is not large,
only about 100 miles broad and about 200
miles long. But Notwithstanding its small
size, Palestine is of more interest to the
Christian world than any other part OF
the inhabited globe After giving a vivid
description OF the place and surroundings
where the Son of God was born, where he
ministered and died, DR.. Terrence said
that N the year 1899 the Scotch Church
was moved to make a mission among the
Jews in Palestine. 1t was suggested that
a mission should be established in the
mountains OF Naphthali. Faithful mission
aries worked for many years with few en-
couraging results. but with unfaitering de-
votion they kept on until 1884, when II was
thought practicable to establish a mission
at the Sea OF Galilee.
There are thousands Of people, Jews,
Moslems. and Gentiles, living on the
shores OF the Sea Of Galilee," DR.. Terrence
said who don't know that our Saviour
and their Saviour lived in that neighbor-
hood and died for them. There are only
about 100000 Jews in Palestine, where
there are about 300. 000 in New York Citv-
Most of the people in Jerusalem are Jews.
Jerusalem is the centre ct their home.
They want nothing of Christianity They
hate the very name of Christian. They
want TO get away from holy Russia and
Spain; they want to be left free to worship
in their synagogues. Many Jews go to
Jerusalem simply to die.
Missionaries have tried patiently and
perseverinSly TO obtain a foothold there,
but they have been boycotted and are be-
ing boycotted to this day. But mans ex-
tremity is Gods opportunity. We tried all
ways until We determined upon the med
ical missionary. When they first began
their work the people were afraid to go
near them, fearing the power of the rabbi.
But gradually this fear, also, was over
come Human nature is strong. Mothers
brought their sick children and the mis-
sionaries cured their ills. Through the
children the mothers ware won, and
through the mothers the fathers were
won
Dr. Terrence recited many instances
where Jews and Moslems were restrained
from awaiting themselves of the services
of the medical missionaries. The oppo-
sition however gradually became less
acute and We have our hands full OF
work." Dr. Terrence continued. These
people cannot understand how Christian
can love a Jew. But they love me and
they listen to my gosf Il. 1t is not very
agreeable" DR.. Terrence declared, to
live in that filthy town. which is full of
feas, but We mus: endure hardships for
the sake of him who endured suffering
and death for us all"
In speaking of the manner of healing
ills which is in use among the Arabs and
Jews, DR.. Terrence said they use the hot
iron for all ailments, which is applied
to the affected place.
DR.. Terrence spoke at length on the first
hospital which he established and which
now has sixteen beds, and which is open
to Gentiles. Jews, and Moslems. Con-
Guiding, he said; But there is very little
done for the Jews, Gods ancient people.
II you would only consider how powerful
they are today you would surely be more
apt to love them. They are one of the
most powerful people in the world. They
are in the forefront in art, literature, and
science. and in commerce and finance they
are undisDuted masters. But it is to be
deplored that even in this country there
is to be observed a certain feeling against
the Jew, sort of nti-Semitism. | tell
you" DR.. Terrence concluded, I'VE in Scot
land love the Jews. and we are being re-
paid for that Christian love. They are
adaptable to every station in life. II we
could reach them and fire them with the
gospel of God what splendid missionaries
they would make! There may be many
Pauls among them"