Young Men Wanted by T. H. Jeys

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 5, 1911

Young Men Wanted

By T. H. Jeys

T. H. JEYS

As I go about from place to place, I frequently see the above heading in prominent letters, followed by the explanation that young, able-bodied men of good character are desired for the United States army or navy. Then follows information concerning wages, board, clothing, privileges, opportunities for promotion, etc. All this is because this government needs soldiers who can be trained, drilled, and marched against the enemy in case of war.

The King of the universe has declared war against the principalities and powers of evil, against spiritual wickedness in high places. He, too, is calling for volunteers. YOUNG MEN WANTED! is written high in the conditions which now obtain in this great controversy. Life enlistments only are to be accepted. To all who now enlist, exceptional advantages are offered. The conflict, so long continued, is about to end. A great triumph is to be enjoyed by those who have participated in the war. Whatever advantages past ages have offered are here and now increased and magnified.

No doubt exists as to the final result of this conflict. Those who join this army now, and prove faithful soldiers, are sure of promotion. To them it will be given to "follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth." While the wage at present is not always great, the arrangement is such that all rewards are cumulative; and inasmuch as the time is near for the war to end, this feature should be carefully noted. Food and clothing are guaranteed. "Bread shall be given him; his water shall be sure." "In the days of famine they shall be satisfied."

While Satan is offering inducements of wealth, fame, honor, and earthly preferment, would that our young men might see the wisdom of heeding the divine call for enlistment in the higher and better war.

Campobello, S. C.