p. 19 | Without Excuse by F. W. PAAP

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jan 28, 1915

Without Excuse

By F. W. PAAP

IN carrying forward the work of God on the earth many and various agencies must necessarily be employed. We should not discount any one of these, for each has its part and place; but I desire to speak particularly regarding one of the most effective agencies. “If there is one work more important than another, it is that of getting our publications before the public, thus leading them to search the Scriptures.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. IV, page 389. “It is an eternal law of Jehovah that he who accepts the truth that the world needs is to make it his first work to proclaim this truth.”—Id., Vol. VII, page 13. “We are held accountable by the Lord for making the most of our opportunities to enlighten those in need of present truth; and one of the principal agencies he has ordained for our use is the printed page.”—Id., Vol. IX, pages 86, 87.

Never in all the history of the world were the opportunities to work for God more plentiful than now. Events of the most startling character are taking place every day. People are eager to read; they want to know what these things mean. God has given to us the light. He bids us go forth into the whitened harvest field and gather precious sheaves for the heavenly garner. In his providence God has gone before us. He has led in the establishment of our great publishing houses. Today they are meeting every demand of the field. We appeal to our dear people everywhere to wake up and join in scattering the truth-laden printed page like the leaves of autumn.

Have you a set of the Berean Library? You surely will want this to lend to your neighbors. Thousands have this most excellent set. If you have not as yet procured it, let me urge upon you the necessity of doing so now. You can use these books to lend to those who have been receiving the Signs weekly.

The latest addition to our great soul-winning campaign equipment is the Present Truth Series. This most excellent four-page document is to be issued monthly as an extra to the REVIEW, Signs, and Watchman. We cannot speak too highly of it, and it surely will meet a long-felt want. Here is an opportunity for every believer in this great message to give the light of truth to both friends and neighbors. Just think of it,—15 copies for 10 cents, 25 for 15 cents, 50 for 30 cents. 100 copies for 50 cents,

and 1,000 for $4. It will sell readily. People will read it, every line. Surely we have reached the time in this great reformatory movement, with everything to hand, when those who refuse to act will be without excuse. Let every soul take hold as never before, and use this wonderful agency that God in his providence has provided, that the light of present truth may come to those still in darkness.

Don’t wait for openings. Step in and make them. Opportunities are with us every day; embrace them, and God will abundantly bless every effort put forth in his name.

F. W. PAAP.