Washington, D. C by J. S. Washburn

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jul 28, 1904

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

We are very thankful to be able to head the list of donations to the $100,000 fund, which will be found on page 19, with a donation of $1,000, followed by one of $500. These, with the other sums acknowledged, bring the total amount up to $21,464.74. Thus we have gone quite a little distance past the one-fifth mark of the total sum to be raised. We shall soon be able to report $25,000, or one fourth of the whole amount. This is the fifth donation of one thousand dollars to this fund, and we have just received a letter from a brother who has already given one thousand dollars, who sends another donation of the same amount. We are not surprised; for we have felt perfectly sure that quite a number would give one thousand dollars, and that there would be several who would give more than that amount.

A Testimony, dated June 4, from Nashville, Tenn., makes these statements: “We know that everything must be in accordance with the light given, and we praise the Lord for guiding us to Takoma Park. . . . We know that we are where the Lord would have us, and we greatly desire that the work should be established at once, and in accordance with his will. The message must be proclaimed in Washington, and must go forth from that place to the other cities of the South. The work in Washington is to advance in straight lines, without delay or hindrance. Let it not be kept back for lack of means. The workers in Washington will advance with steadfast courage just as fast as the Lord’s people will furnish them with means. Let every church in every place act its part cheerfully and willingly.”

These statements, and many others of great interest and importance, are printed in a small leaflet which we will gladly send to any one who will apply. We will also gladly furnish subscription lists to any who will use them in doing the work which the Lord has declared through the spirit of prophecy to be at the present time our first work. Who will respond to this great opportunity by a large donation, and if not able to send a large amount, with that which will make true of him, as of the humble follower of Jesus many years ago, the Saviour’s blessed statement, “She hath done what she could”?

In this connection we would say that if there are any who can send canned or dried fruit for the school in Washington, it will be most acceptable. It is not yet too late to prepare fruit, and send it as soon as convenient to A. P. Needham, Takoma Park, D. C.

J. S. WASHBURN.