It Does the Work by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 14, 1916

It Does the Work

By Editor

IN this day of rush and progress, efficiency is not measured by the size, cost, or the appearance, but by the ability to bring results. Even in physical things, it is not always by might and by power that the greatest achievements are accomplished.

While the Present Truth Series is small and cheap in price, it seems to possess the power to accomplish the work committed to it. It meets the needs of our people, attracts the public, and leads to conviction in the fundamentals of the message, as the following statement from one of our workers reveals:—

“I must tell you how greatly I appreciate the Present Truth Series in giving the message. I generally introduce it as a series of Bible studies, giving a canvass on several of the first numbers, in order to show that the subjects are connected. Last year I took subscriptions for the full set at twenty-five cents, delivering monthly, and at the same time leaving sample copies with others who were not sufficiently interested to subscribe. After leaving a few sample copies, I would give these another canvass, and secure their subscription. In this way I have gained some regular readers.

“This year I have offered the entire series for thirty-five cents, still delivering monthly, but in sets, as Nos. 1-7, then Nos. 8-12, etc. I like the subscription plan, not only because it covers the cost, but because it helps to hold the people when the testing points are reached.

“Several of my readers have become Sabbath keepers, and others seem much interested. Many, of course, will not commit themselves, but all seem friendly, and I am sure the good, spiritual sermons and the unanswerable arguments presented in the series cannot fail to impress many hearts even if they may not at once accept everything presented in the series.

“One of my readers, the wife of a prominent judge of this State, said to me the other day, ‘My husband read that lecture on the Eastern Question, and he said it was the most wonderful thing he had ever read, and asked to keep that paper.’ She herself took a number of other copies to distribute among her friends. Another lady who takes a regular club of fifteen copies, ordered fifty more of this Eastern Question Extra. We hope to send a larger order for No. 23 later on. It is such a good number. Let us pray the Lord greatly to multiply the seed sown, and to increase the fruits of it.”

Fruits of the September List

Hundreds of letters are coming to the publishers from persons to whom the September list is being sent. Many of these are pleased with the copies thus far received, and express keen appreciation of them. A letter just received from one of this number reads as follows:—

“The REVIEW AND HERALD EXTRA has been coming to my address for a month or more. In my work for the Lord, I can use a few extra copies, especially of this week’s issue.—No. 7, ‘The Home of the Saved.’ Will you please tell me who is sending or paying for these papers that are being sent to me? You will find inclosed $4 to pay for one thousand copies of No. 7.”