Our Paper by Ellet Joseph Waggoner

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 22, 1867

Our Paper.

By Ellet Joseph Waggoner

I CANNOT withhold an expression of gratification at the appearance of the enlarged Review. The introduction of a News Department must be of increasing interest and importance in the present and prospective state of the world, and its relation to our faith on the fulfillment of prophecy. But with a mechanic's view I could not help exclaiming, “What an increase of labor and expense, with an increase of only one-fourth in price.” Well, I am glad that all seem well pleased with its appearance and matter. The “Mothers Prayer,” in No. 3, I consider a gem. Success to the important work.

I have for some time thought, while the church are invited to pray the Lord of the harvest to raise up laborers, and consecration is urged upon all, it would be well to pray that some more of the printing talent of the country may be sanctified to the cause of present truth. Why should the burden, and toil, and responsibility of this department fall upon so few? I had serious thoughts on this subject last fall, when I heard of the failing of Bro. Amadon's health by over-labor and business care. Did any other printers think of it?

J. H. WAGGONER.