J. F. BAHLER by J. F. Bahler

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 26, 1911

J. F. BAHLER

By J. F. Bahler

Georgia

RECENTLY I had the privilege of speaking to about two hundred fifty persons in the Waycross, Ga., shops of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. After I closed my remarks, about twenty-four of the mechanics, blacksmiths, boilermakers, machinists, and carmen shook hands with me. Their hands were black and greasy from their work, but I never enjoyed the shake of any hands more than these.

I met with this company of men during the noon hour. Many missionaries or ministers can avail themselves of similar opportunities, and thus do much good.

I spoke from Rom. 2:4: “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” I showed the men something of the goodness of God and his forbearance and long-suffering, which are indeed great.

The laboring men are among the best men in the world, and ought to be worked for, in their shops, in their homes, upon the streets, or in such places as they can be reached. May the Lord grant wisdom for this work according as the laborers severally have need.