Experience in the Use of Tracts
By J. B. Goodrich
I FEEL impressed to write a few words concerning my early experience in connection with the tract work. In the winter of 1864 I first heard the present truth. In the spring of that year I began the observance of the Sabbath, making a decision in its favor after reading the pamphlet, “Both Sides, Sabbath and Law,” by Elder Uriah Smith, a review of F. M. Preble. I have seen so22many victories gained, and so much good accomplished by the printed page, that my heart beats in unison with every effort thus made to scatter the seeds of truth. I once knew of an instance where three tracts, “Which Day Do You Keep and Why?” “Elihu on the Sabbath,” and “Who Changed the Sabbath?” were left in a place, and an interest was started. Some began to keep the Sabbath of the Lord; and after a few meetings were held, a church was organized. I long to see the old-time spirit of earnestness and consecration revived. If thirty-six years ago God’s servants could have faith to believe that in five years this message would go to all the world, and Christ would come to take his people home, what ought we to believe who have lived to see the message reach every nation? Surely the coming of the Lord is near, “even at the doors.” Every one can scatter the seed. Brethren and sisters, arouse to the importance of the work. Be instant in season and out of season. Improve every opportunity to carry the truth by the printed page. “In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand; for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.” Eccl. 11:6. J. B. GOODRICH.