p. 20 | How Hearts Respond

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 2, 1905

How Hearts Respond

In sending seventy-six dollars for the annual offering, from her mother and herself, an isolated sister writes from California:—

“This week of prayer has been a season of blessing and encouragement to my mother and myself, who are the only Sabbath-keepers in this vicinity. We are truly thankful for the goodness of God to us, and for the progress of the message. May it go to the ends of the earth speedily, and may none miss his reward from neglect to sound the alarm.

“I am especially interested in the cause of the poor little child widows of India, and long to see that land enlightened by the glorious gospel. My duty seems to be at home for the present, but my heart is in the work, and my means and talents are at the disposal of the Giver of all gifts.

“I believe we are truly entering the loud cry of the message, for the same spirit that emanates from each contribution to the readings has stirred my heart lately. I rejoice that the truth has gone so rapidly, and pray that we may all do our part faithfully, that the work may be finished, and the Lord come to gather in the sheaves. I hope that more than the eighty thousand dollars may be raised to forward the work.”