The Missionary by Editor

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 8, 1882

The Missionary.

By Editor

Extracts from Letters.

WE give this week a few extracts from letters received by members of the Oakland missionary society. We trust that they will serve as an incentive to others to persevere in the good work.

A lady in the East, eighty years of age, writes that for a few months, some unknown friend has been sending her the SIGNS. She has read it carefully, thinks the arguments on the Sabbath question are sound, and has come out, in spite of opposition, to keep it. She has been a believer in the second advent for several years.

A gentleman writes from the South: “It has been exceedingly kind in you to send me a copy of your paper every week. I must say it has been a great comfort to me. I think it is a paper that all should read. I inclose $1.50 to have it continued, as my friends, as well as myself, are anxious to have such a religious paper.”

Another writes: “I am very thankful for your interest in my welfare. The SIGNS is a great comfort to myself and family, and to others around. One man, a Baptist minister, borrows the paper to read. If you like, I would suggest that you mail him a copy. I am pleased with everything contained in the SIGNS, and especially with the temperance part.”

A gentleman writes from Alabama: “I received your kind favor of recent date, and in reply must thank you for past favors in sending me your valuable paper. I can assure you it has been a most welcome visitor, and I don't suppose there is a copy goes from your press, that is read more than the copy sent to me. I have every copy you have sent me on file, and they are pretty well worn, I assure you. I read it, and let my neighbors read it. I shall be thankful for any reading matter you send me. I send you the names of some who will be glad to get the paper.”

Another writes from the East: “I have received seven copies of the SIGNS, and so far I am very well pleased with it. I had hoped to make up a club to send you, but have not had spare time. Inclosed you will find $2.10 for SIGNS and premium.”

A gentleman writing from the South, says: I can assure you of my appreciation of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. I esteem it, as it presents the truths of the Bible so plainly. The advice to parents, and the temperance pieces of the paper, are so good. I am persuaded that any candid person, who loves the truth, and desires that light may appear to those whose minds are darkened by self-indulgence, intemperance, and dress, must appreciate it. Its visits have been pleasant, and I hope profitable. I will be much pleased to receive any other reading matter you may desire to send.”

Another writes from North Carolina: “I have found the SIGNS to be welcome visitors. . . . Dear brother, I want you by the Lord's help, to spread the truths of your paper all over the land, for I believe the Lord is soon to come, and I want the truth known. I request your prayers for me; all my family are angry with me because I own the truth. Pray that I may be faithful.” He gives the names of others who wish to read the

paper.

Again, another one writes: “Inclosed you will find one dollar, to pay for the SIGNS for what time you have been sending it. I think I can soon raise a club to send you. I can hardly get a chance to read the papers, before somebody will take them to read. If you will send me some of your small tracts, with the price, I will send the pay for them.” He also gives a long list of names, to whom he wishes papers sent, and also tracts on the Soon Coming of Christ, The Judgment, State of the Dead, etc.

All these testimonies are an evidence to us that the Lord is preparing the hearts of people to receive his truth. May we all walk in the light, and be ready to improve the opportunities for spreading the truth, as God opens the way.