p. 29 | Why Take the “Review”? by D. W. Reavis

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 14, 1912

Why Take the “Review”?

By D. W. Reavis

In answering this question, we give only ten of the many reasons that might be given. Any one of these is of sufficient importance to justify the expense of the paper, and to insure ample returns for the time devoted to its careful reading:—

1. The REVIEW is the only general paper published especially for our church-members, and is ever adapted to their personal, spiritual needs.

2. It is the voice of the great advent movement throughout the whole world.

3. It rekindles and keeps aglow the spark of spiritual fire in the souls of its readers. It is a weekly reviver.

4. It is a strong, unifying factor, and a constant inspiration in the work of our world-wide message.

5. It provides spiritual food for all its readers, brings good cheer to them, and builds up their faith.

6. It keeps its readers in trying times from the common tendency to complain, to criticize, and to imbibe unbelief, and is in many other ways their best and truest earthly friend.

7. It keeps its readers intelligent upon all phases of our special work in all parts of the world, strengthens their faith, and fortifies them against discouragement in performing life's daily duties.

8. It is an impelling force in all denominational work, imparting spiritual vitality in the life, and creating a working devotion in the promotion and support of the message.

9. It is as a good shepherd sent out each week to feed the flock, to heal their wounds, and to strengthen their defenses against their foes.

10. In view of the general and the specific nature of the REVIEW, the scope and magnitude of the message it represents, and the environments of our church-members, it is not possible for them to keep fully up with the rapid progress the message is making in all parts of the world, and to grow and develop with it, and not have the REVIEW.

D. W. REAVIS.