p. 17 | An Interesting Item by L. A. H.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 11, 1912

An Interesting Item

By L. A. H.

An item of unusual interest comes from Elder W. H. Heckman, president of Eastern Pennsylvania Conference. He gives a list of thirty Catholic priests who made substantial response to the appeal of our Sanitarium Relief campaign. They were visited with “Ministry of Healing,” the missionary feature of its sale being presented to them. One of them gave $1.50, but did not keep the book. Five others gave sums of money. Another paid $2.75 for the book. Three gave $3 each. Nine gave $2 each. Eleven others purchased the book at regular price. A total of $51.25 was received for the twenty-four books. Four ministers, of various denominations, in one day bought copies of the book.

Is not this suggestive of the possibilities of our relief effort? “Ministry of Healing” has sold readily to people of nearly all faiths, and has secured indorsement of clergymen of various denominations. It is not a book to cause doctrinal controversy or arouse prejudice. Its broad spiritual scope and deep devotional spirit commend it to people of all classes. The object of its gift, publication, and sale is in harmony with the subject-matter of the book, and is one that appeals readily to the missionary sentiments of all. The book and the plan of its sale may be so presented as to enlist cooperation from many who might not be so easily interested in other phases of our work.

Should we not be glad to give opportunity to more people to become acquainted with the medical missionary feature of our cause and give help to it, in the practical manner now offered in the sale of “Ministry of Healing”? What was done in the case here reported is indicative of what may be done elsewhere, at least in a measure. Territory is much the same everywhere, and people are very much alike. But in this instance some one was possessed of more courage, or willingness, or something, that led to an effort. Let the same thing be done by many others in different places, and who can tell what will be the result? Try it, and see. L. A. H.