One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollar Fund by C. M. S.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 19, 1907

One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollar Fund

By C. M. S.

For Special Work at Home and Abroad

Planning to Finish It

The close of the year is drawing on, and we know there is not a Seventh-day Adventist in the world but that is anxious to see the fund completed before the new year dawns. It can not be done by wishing; it can be done by each one doing his part, and doing it now. Many who have not yet contributed to this fund have designed all the time to give to it sometime. Let it come in now. We have compassed this mountain long enough. Let us go forward. Sacrifice a little for Him who has sacrificed so much for us. Sacrifice, if need be, even some of the comforts of life. It will not be lost. We commend the following earnest words of Brother E. G. Olsen, of Iowa, published in the Workers’ Bulletin, which are applicable in other States as well:—

“The Lord is coming in this generation. Even in this generation we expect to bid adieu to all things earthly; and in the short time left we expect to dispose of all we possess, that we may be ready to go home to glory. Can we meet our God with joy, and know that while he has been calling for means to help his suffering cause, we have made only a weak effort to respond? You remember the statement, ‘Because I have called, and ye refused.’ Is it not sometimes true that the more we have, the harder it is to give? Please note the chapter on covetousness in ‘Early Writings.’ One statement reads: ‘Go, make the possessors of lands and money drunk with cares.’ Shall we allow ourselves to be led away by the temptation of the enemy?”

“Will not all our church elders, deacons, and leaders take an active interest in this work? And shall we not have a grand time in raising this money? While Iowa has done much, she can yet do more; for the Lord will help us when we endeavor to help his cause.”

Wherever there is a church in which this matter has not been presented and contributions solicited, let the church officers delay no longer. Upon them rests a great responsibility in this matter. Do not wait for a minister to come and make a plea. It can be done without his aid, and should be if possible, so that he can devote his time to the spiritual interests of the people.

C. M. S.