I Must Go and Take His Place by R. P. Montgomery

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 4, 1915

“I Must Go and Take His Place”

By R. P. Montgomery

R. P. MONTGOMERY

DURING the present war in Europe the news flashed to a certain home that their eldest son had fallen in battle. The next younger son arose from the table, reached for his hat, and said, “I must go and take his place.” This was true loyalty to his country.

Brethren and sisters, if love, loyalty, and patriotism for one's king and country will lead to such sacrifices as are being made not only by this young man, but by thousands, yea, millions of others in Europe today, what should not the love of God and devotion to this message lead us to do for the hastening of the present truth to the world? We, too, have loyal soldiers of Christ who are falling at their post of duty or having to leave the field because of failure of health. Sons and daughters of Israel, when you hear of one of these cases are you willing to say, “I must go and take his place”? Mothers and fathers of Israel, are not you willing to see your sons and daughters enlist under the banner of Prince Immanuel and fight for King Jesus?

Our foe is working hard to prevent our onward march. We have some fierce encounters. But thanks to our great Commander, we are marching onward, and the victory will soon be ours.

And while the nations of this world are calling for recruits to fill up the broken ranks, we also are calling for recruits in order that the battle may be pressed to the front and a quick work be done in the earth.

Sandakan, British North Borneo.