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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Apr 6, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 14.

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Thousands Perishing

By L. N. Muck

Why do we say that thousands are perishing?—Because there are those right among us who know nothing of the message given to us as a denomination; because there are those who are ready for the message due the world at this time. The harvest is ready, but where are the reapers?
Last fall at a council held at College View, Neb., it was decided that a vigorous campaign should be entered upon, and that each worker should make a special effort to put the message before the people. But the brethren said nothing about the thousands of blind people that know not the truth. Recently thousands of pages of literature have been printed, and sent out from the national capital to all parts of the world. This literature was printed especially for those who can see, not for the blind. How are the blind to receive these truths?—Through the avenues which God has opened. This class of people must be provided for. Can we not enter upon a general campaign for the blind in this country? It would take but a short time to get the truth into their hands. They are easily reached. In previous articles we have mentioned the condition of these people, and that literature is being prepared for them. But where is the money to print literature, and where are the young men and women who will go to the blind and lift them out of the pit into which they have fallen? Will you do this?
We urge you to consider their needs, and to respond to our appeal at once. I rejoice with you to see the gospel go to dark Africa and other places; but, my friends, I beg you to lend your aid in giving the message to the blind. The door is open. Let us enter. Demands for something to read are increasing, but we must turn these inquiring souls away till you come to our aid with means. If God looks upon any work with more favor than he does another, I believe that the publishing work for the blind occupies the first place in his mind. Will you not let this work occupy the first place in your mind for a while?
L. N. MUCK, Editor of the Christian Record.