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Words of Courage From a Faithful Worker

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 23, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 4.

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Words of Courage From a Faithful Worker

By D. T. Shireman

SOME of my old friends have asked why they do not see something from my pen in the good old REVIEW. To such I wish to say that my courage never was better nor my hope brighter than now. I am glad the Lord has given me a part in helping to give the glorious message of Revelation 14. For fifty-five years I have been watching it progress steadily, going from nation to nation, from one people to another. It never has taken a step backward, and to-day it is penetrating the dark corners of the earth. The whole earth is now being lightened. The proclamation of Rev. 19:9-12 is being heard everywhere. The sun never sets upon its messengers.
As I look back over these years and see the humble beginning,—few men, no wealth,—I am caused to wonder; but it had men of faith. They said this message must go to all the world in this generation. The message had its enemies who bitterly opposed it, yet with all the opposition it steadily went forward, and to-day companies raised up in nearly every nation through its influence are keeping the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus.
This is not a time to be discouraged. Hold up the light, my brother, my sister. The Lord is soon coming. It can not and will not be long till he will come and bring our reward with him.
D. T. SHIREMAN.
Hickory, N. C.