North Carolina by H. B. TILDEN

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 2, 1908

North Carolina

By H. B. TILDEN

“In the Southern field are many thousands of people who have souls to save or to lose. Are there not many among those who claim to believe the truth who will go forth into this field to do the work for which Christ gave up his ease, his riches, and his life?”

As you meditate over an answer for this question, study Phil. 2:4-9. Here we are admonished not to be wholly wrapped up in our own interests, but to consider our neighbor’s needs. This is the attitude which Christ manifested toward us. He the Son of God, “made himself of no reputation,” but became a “servant,” humbling himself, “and became obedient unto death,” and for this reason God has “highly exalted him.”

After doing all that he did for us, he commissioned us to carry to the world the news of his return, and the need of a preparation for that event.

Referring to the Southern field, the following is to the point: “God holds us accountable for our long neglect of doing our duty to our neighbors.” “Here is a field in America that is nigh at hand. There is a variety of work which must be done now while the angels continue to hold the four winds. Many who desire to do missionary work may labor in this field. There is no time to be lost.” “The Lord has long been waiting for human instrumentalities through whom he could work. How much longer shall heavenly agencies be obliged to wait for human agents who will respond to the words of Christ, ‘Go work to-day in my vineyard’?”

North Carolina is a part of this great Southland, and much work is yet to be done for its inhabitants. The angels are holding the four winds, that the work may be done which should have been done long ago. Jesus invites us to work for him. Shall we accept the invitation? When the call comes, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” send back the answer clear and distinct, “Here am I; send me.”

The needs of this field appeal loudly for help; and carrying the last message of mercy to this people is indeed a blessed privilege to the God-fearing, truth-loving canvasser. If the Spirit of the Lord is speaking to you in behalf of this needy field, do not quench it.

Any one desiring information concerning the canvassing work in North Carolina may address the writer at 276 Boulevard St., Winston-Salem, N. C.

H. B. TILDEN, State Agent.