The Call of the Hour by W. W. EASTMAN

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 9, 1905

The Call of the Hour

By W. W. EASTMAN

READ carefully the following extracts from the “Testimonies,” and consider whether or not the call of God has come to you to enter the work: “Some men whom God was calling to the ministry have entered the field as canvassers. I have been instructed that this is an excellent preparation, if their object is to disseminate light, to bring the truth revealed in God’s Word directly to the home circle.” “Missionary work—introducing our publications into families, conversing and praying with and for them—will educate men and women to do pastoral labor.” “In evangelistic canvassing, young men may become better prepared for ministerial labor than by spending many years in school.” “The canvassing work properly conducted is missionary work of the highest order.” “God has ordained the canvassing work as a means of presenting before the people the light contained in our books.” “This is the very work the Lord would have his people do at this time. All who consecrate themselves to work as canvassers are assisting to give the last message of warning to the world.” In view of these statements will you not cut loose from everything, and consecrate yourself to God for his service?

W. W. EASTMAN.