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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 16, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 62.

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EDITORIALS

By F. M. W.

Notes From the Field — No. 6

THE council at Loma Linda is now in the past, but the questions with which it had to deal are present, living issues. Decisions and plans were made which will have to do with the destinies of souls while time shall last. Anew must God's people dedicate themselves to the finishing of this work. The providence of God has gone out before us, opening doors of opportunity in every nation. We must enter these open doors. We shall find some reaching out their hands for help, with hearts open to receive the tidings of the soon-coming Saviour.
These Macedonian calls will demand our means, our sons and daughters. And to what nobler or more inspiring service could our sons and daughters be devoted? How much better to lay them upon the altar of China's or India's need than to see them filling positions of worldly influence or emolument! How much better to be separated from them for a season and enjoy their association throughout eternity than to keep them near us now, centering their interests at home and in the things of this life, and then lose them forever! It will take all to buy the field, to obtain the pearl of great price; but the favor of God here, and the joy of dwelling in his presence forever and of seeing among the ransomed throng those saved through our instrumentality, are well worth the price demanded — the sacrifice of self.
The closing hours of the council brought to many hearts sad reflections. Never again will the same company in its entirety come together. By the time of the next biennial meeting doubtless some will have been called to lay down life's burdens. Others will be laboring in some of earth's remote regions, and will be unable to meet with their brethren. But not one, let us pray, will become discouraged or indifferent and be led to relinquish the advent hope.
VIEW OF THE LOMA LINDA MEDICAL COLLEGE GROUNDS Ladies’ dormitory in foreground at left, laboratory building in center, and hospital at left in the rear.
VIEW OF THE LOMA LINDA MEDICAL COLLEGE GROUNDS Ladies’ dormitory in foreground at left, laboratory building in center, and hospital at left in the rear.
As the workers gathered at Loma Linda return to their fields, how greatly they need our prayers! and how greatly they need to pray for one another! Prof. H. R. Salisbury and Elder and Mrs. R. C. Porter return to the great East, with its teeming multitudes: Elders L. R. Conradi and W. J. Fitzgerald to the great war zones of Europe; Elder J. E. Fulton to Australasia and Polynesia; Elder A. J. Haysmer to his trying island field in the West Indies; while Elder O. Montgomery goes to the great South American continent, with its papal prejudices and superstitions. In each of these fields are trying situations. Every day brings forth new complications, which only heavenly wisdom can enable these workers and their associates to meet. Let us pray for them, pray that in these days of dangerous travel they may have safe transit across the great deep, and that God will guide them in counsel in all that pertains to their work, making them indeed leaders in Israel, men who know in these perplexing days what Israel ought to do.
The men in the home field also need our prayers. Our union and State conference presidents are carrying burdens heavy to be borne. They have to do continually with many local questions which require great wisdom to settle properly. They must go to our churches and sound the rallying cry for every advance move. They must place their shoulders under the burden of raising the funds for local needs and the means required to support the work in mission lands.
And lastly, but by no means least in our interest, should we hold up in prayer before God the men whom he has called to lead out in the great world-wide work. Let us remember Elder A. G. Daniells in his great responsibilities as president of the General Conference, Elder W. A. Spicer as our missionary secretary, Elder W. T. Knox as he gathers the funds for the support of our mission work, Elders I. H. Evans and G. B. Thompson in the heavy burdens they are carrying in the North American Division Conference. Elders W. W. Prescott and N. Z. Town as they go to South America to assist in the more complete organization of the work in that field. By prayer we may enter into their labors and become God's helping hands in the work of his ministry.
How many worthy objects of prayer are placed before us in connection with this advancing movement. We need to pray much. There is great power in the united prayers of the believers throughout the world. F. M. W.