The True Spirit

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 14, 1911

In common with all other fields, at the time the appropriations for missions were made up, South America was not allowed all that it expected in view of its tremendous need for advance work. It is cheering to see, notwithstanding all this, that the brethren in this needy field purpose to hasten the message to its final triumph. The South American Union Conference Committee, writing to the workers in that field, has this to say:—

“Our financial situation for this year is exceedingly critical. Our estimate was cut $4,200. Considering that the severe drought in Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile, the fields from which our principal local resources come, will seriously affect our receipts, you will appreciate the fact that we face a serious situation. In this matter the General Conference is not to be blamed. To a large extent the responsibility rests upon us, and it behooves us to face the situation like brethren and Christians, and turn this close siege into a glorious victory. We believe that this may be done. This necessity is giving us a lesson in how to walk alone. It is teaching us to rely upon our own resources. It remains for us to show that we are not children, and that we can, if necessary, rustle for ourselves. And it is necessary.”

This kind of campaign talk is of that nature which produces results; and we believe the God of his people Israel will bring to these dear brethren, struggling so nobly, glorious victories to cheer their hearts. Let us not only pray for them, but join hands with them in real sacrifice, that we may have the more to devote to missions.