Special Literature for Immediate Use
By E. R. PALMER
DURING the past few days we have been brought face to face with one of the most tremendous issues this world has ever passed through. We are shocked and almost stunned by the rapidly passing events. The world is looking for an answer to the universal question, “What do these things mean? Is this the Armageddon of the Scriptures?” God’s people should not be surprised nor confused by the present situation. All this has been foretold by the prophets; and for years the message has been preached which foretold these very events. What is our duty just now? While men are in a frame of mind to listen, while with almost frenzied interest they are asking the meaning of these things, what can we do to place in their hands an answer? Our people all over the world are being stirred to a sense of their responsibility in this great crisis, and they are asking for special literature to place in the hands of the people. Our publishing houses will respond to the utmost of their ability. The Review and Herald Board has given most careful consideration to this question, and has decided to make an earnest effort to supply at least a part of this demand. Evidently something brief, striking, and inexpensive should be provided, which can be distributed broadcast as quickly as possible. It has been decided to issue immediately a four-page illustrated Extra of the REVIEW AND HERALD, under a special title, “The Coming Conflict: What Do These Things Mean?” The editors of the REVIEW are preparing a soul-stirring answer to this world-wide inquiry. It will be illustrated with pictures representing the gospel message, the marshaling of the nations, the falling stars, and the second coming of Christ. It will contain about the same matter as a thirty-two-page two-cent tract, and will be furnished, postage paid, direct to our people, or through tract societies, at 50 cents a hundred, or $4 a thousand. This Extra will be ready in large quantities by August 12. Within one week we shall also have ready for distribution special issues of “His Glorious Appearing” and “Coming King” in paper binding, for our people to sell in their respective neighborhoods. “His Glorious Appearing” (Berean Library, No. 4) will be furnished at 9 cents a copy, and “Coming King” at 30 cents a copy. These books can be obtained by freight or express from the local conference tract societies and from branch publishing houses. Quick work should be done in handling this literature just now while the people are interested. What an opportunity is now afforded for us to place in the hands of all our neighbors and friends an inexpensive and clear Bible answer to their feverish questions! Is there anything we can do quicker or at less expense than to secure a few hundred or a few thousand copies of the REVIEW AND HERALD Extra, and distribute them freely at every house in the neighborhoods, towns, and cities where our churches are located? A copy of this Extra will be sent to all subscribers to the REVIEW with next week’s issue. May the Lord greatly bless his people at this time.
E. R. PALMER.