p. 22 | The Best in the World by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 13, 1916

The Best in the World

By Editor

Of all the papers published for our people, the REVIEW is “the best in the world.” So say those who have read it for years. D. S. Sutton, Leitchfield, Ky., writing under date of March 23, says:—

“I received your letter last night. As you request me to write and tell you what I think of the REVIEW, I reply. It is the best paper there is published in this world. I will try to get some subscriptions soon.”

This appreciation of the REVIEW is not mere sentiment, because it is in fact the keeper of the flock, the faithful minister, the distinctive voice of the great advent movement throughout the world, speaking to our members in behalf of their present spiritual need. It brings spiritual food and good cheer, and builds up the faith of all its readers. It cements our people together, and is a constant inspiration in the work of our world-wide message. It keeps them intelligent upon all phases of our special work in all parts of the world, and will strengthen faith and fortify against discouragement in the performance of life’s daily duties.

Why Do Not All Have It?

That is the puzzling question to all who do have it, as is revealed in the following letter just received:—

“DEAR BRETHREN: I am grieved at heart on account of the indifference of so many of our dear Christian brethren and sisters concerning the taking of the good old REVIEW for a weekly blessing. Its contents have inspired me to pray on and struggle on to the end. I am sure they do not know how much they are missing of its blessed teachings. I have often wondered why there are so many Sabbath keepers who do not take it. They certainly do not love the truth it contains as they ought, else they would sacrifice a little to have it. The excuse usually is, ‘Too poor to pay the subscription price.’ I believe that to be a delusion in most cases. Certainly none are too poor to read it. I will try again to get a wide circulation of it among our church members wherever I go. Our ministers and canvassers should make frequent canvasses for the good old veteran, the REVIEW. I have always sent it forth to others after being blessed weekly by reading it myself.”

Every reader should attempt to bring a blessing to other members by urging the REVIEW upon them. This kind of work ranks with the best missionary endeavors, for we are building up our general work in a very practical way when we are strengthening our members with the REVIEW, filled with the message for their spiritual support.