A Worthy Example by William T. Knox

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 30, 1911

A Worthy Example

By William T. Knox

IN the mail coming to the General Conference treasury recently was one very inspiring letter from an aged brother in the State of Washington. The letter was in part as follows:—

“I have just learned that our Sabbath offering is increased to fifteen cents a week. I am old, and for the last few years have made a practice of paying in advance, should I not live another year. I will send you as my Sabbath offering for 1912, $7.70; for the schools for the colored, $3.65; total, $11.35. I want a part in this closing work. . . . Since I wrote my letter I received some money, which is $3.76; all told, the amount will be $15.11.”

This brother fearing his life might not be spared to complete the year 1912, has at this early date made payment in advance of the full amount of fifteen cents per week for the year, afterward adding thereto almost sufficient to make his offering equal thirty cents per week:

Surely the Lord is pleased with such service and devotion. This example followed by all would speedily provide an abundance for every necessity of the cause. W. T. KNOX.