A FEW weeks ago one of the ministers in this city spoke to his congregation on the Sabbath question. He made the usual arguments against Sabbath observance, such as the round-earth theory and the expediency of one rest day. The sermon was published in a daily paper, and some of our brethren felt that this was an opportune time to give the people something on the Sabbath question. A committee was appointed to determine what should be done.
TRACT WORKERS AT ENTRANCE OF TABERNACLE, BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
We finally decided upon a tract campaign, and plans were laid to get the four best tracts on this subject, place them in an envelope, and leave one such package at every home in the city. This work was turned over to the Missionary Volunteer Society, and about six thousand of each of the four tracts were ordered. These were more than paid for by a collection that was taken when the matter was presented to our church.
Each tract was stamped with the following note: “Should you desire other reading-matter on this or other religious topics, address Missionary Volunteers, Tabernacle, Battle Creek, Mich.” A call was made for volunteers to stamp and place the twenty-four thousand tracts in envelopes, and two evenings were pleasantly spent in this work. The young people worked earnestly and faithfully. After the task was finished, all united in asking the Lord’s blessing upon the literature, and in praying that many souls might be brought into the light through the perusal of the tracts.
The city was divided into districts, and a director selected to take charge of the work in each district. On the appointed day all who took part in this tract distribution gathered in the Tabernacle to talk over plans and ask God’s special blessing. In about three hours17all the leaflets were scattered, “like the leaves of autumn.”
Although we may not see the results of our work here, yet we rejoice in the fact that if we are faithful in the sowing, the Lord will take care of the harvest. We are trusting him to prosper our feeble efforts. D. O. BABCOCK.
