The Appeal for the South
By J. S. Washburn
THERE are many indications that the collection on Sabbath, October 7, for the work among the colored people in the South has been a very liberal one, although it is too early yet to state anything in regard to the amount received. We are hoping soon to be able to set forth definitely the exact needs, that the present situation may be clearly understood. The Nashville Sanitarium needs immediate help. As far as we are able to understand, this institution should be the first to receive our contributions. And yet this is but one of the many openings where a great work can be accomplished, and where there is suffering need of immediate help. Among others is the school for colored people at Huntsville, Ala. Speaking of this very institution, in a letter written by Sister White to one who was interested in the Southern work, I find these words:— “You speak of the Oakwood Industrial School for colored students as not having sufficient buildings to accommodate the students, twelve in number occupying one room. My brother, is it not the duty of some one laboring in this line to labor for the creation of a fund to supply this need? Let appeals be made to our people. Let each give a little, even among the poor. Without delay, encourage the brethren to erect a humble building large enough to accommodate the students. Ask the people to heed the words of Christ, ‘Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.’ The example of Christ is for our imitation.”
Since the preceding was written, more definite instruction in regard to the need of this particular institution has been given. This will be published later. But will not those who have abundance prepare to lift unitedly, and do the great work for which the Spirit of the Lord has so long sent to us most earnest appeals?