The Missionary by S. N. Haskell

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 4, 1881

The Missionary.

By S. N. Haskell

SYSTEM.

BY ELD. S. N. HASKELL.

As this work increases, the necessity of carrying out system is more and more apparent. One object of system is that there may be a uniformity of action, and thus the burden of labor be equalized in all parts of the field, and also that all parts of the field may bring their united strength to bear at the same time and in the same manner.

Our work is an aggressive one. It is to present the truth beyond our own limits. The field is the world. And the last message of mercy must reach all that are in danger of the wrath of God, which is all mankind; for all are embraced in the call, "Whosoever will, let him come." But to enter this work in a haphazard manner, without any definite object before us, or without any definite plan to accomplish that object, would be folly in the extreme. Our church organization answers well its end. The spread of this truth has been, and must ever be, largely by the scattering of publications, and therefore a system must be adopted whereby the influence of each individual can be felt in the advancement of this work. Where the tract organization is carried out, it answers the purpose well thus far. Those of the least influence, as well as those of great influence, can unite their strength in such a manner as to tell most effectually against the powers of Satan.

Shall the system adopted have the hearty support of all the members of the Tract Societies in the country? If so, the reporting system that pertains to each individual must be regarded. Will not every individual member of the Tract Societies feel a responsibility in this matter? Still greater moves are before us, and it is necessary that we so educate ourselves that we can work together and in harmony, if we would secure the blessing of God that will bring success.