Heber J. Grant: Man of Steel, Prophet of God by Francis M. Gibbons
Author:Francis M. Gibbons [Francis M. Gibbons]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 10 0-87747-755-8
Publisher: Deseret Book Company
Chapter 14
Missionary Struggles in Japan
It was no easy task to blaze a missionary trail in the exotic land of Japan. Deep-rooted differences in language, race, customs, and religious bent posed problems of communication that were perplexing even to a man of Heber J. Grantâs optimistic temperament. The brethren strove mightily to scale these barriers, but often they seemed insurmountable, especially when set against the background of what seemed to be a giant conspiracy by the other Christian sects, who closed ranks momentarily in an effort to freeze out the Mormons. However, inured from childhood to the reproaches of enemies and detractors, Heber was not discouraged in the least from using every device and following every lead that might help advance his cause. He made friends with employees and executives in the U.S. Consulate. He laid the groundwork for the publication of an âAddress to the Japanese Nation,â over which he and his companions toiled for many days. He made arrangements for a man to act as a sort of press agent for the brethren. In addition, he exploited his wide business experience and connections by making the acquaintance of influential American businessmen and professional men in Japan. It was through these contacts that he was able to arrange for a tour through part of Japan to Tokyo and Kanazawa. This was no pleasure trip; it was more in the nature of a reconnoitering excursion to learn the lay of the land and to feel the pulse of the people.
Heber was enthralled by the sights and the sounds of this small, energetic country, which less than fifty years before had been opened for the first time to occidental influence by the treaty negotiated by Commodore Perry. In this short period the Japanese people, so intelligent and hardworking, had made giant strides toward making their nation one of the foremost industrial powers in the world. Being a businessman and entrepreneur, Heber was especially interested in the manufactories he observed. At one silk factory, he took delight in computing the time required by the female workers to produce the finished silk products, and marveled at their cheerful resignation to the many hours they spent at their workbenches.
Heber was also taken up with the unfailing courtesy and kindness of this people, their dedication to family traditions, and their unflagging work habits. And the Japanese countryside was a constant delight to him. Judging from the superlatives used in some of his journal entries, he was often amazed by the beauty and charm of a country scene, a grove, or a well-tended garden, wishing his artist friend John Hafen were present to capture the sight on canvas for his family and friends to enjoy.
For some time after his arrival Heber did not attempt to learn the Japanese language, feeling he could work through interpreters and would better use his time doing the public relations and motivational work for which he was best suited. After several months, however, he began to feel uneasy about his inability to
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