The Summary by E. R. P.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 28, 1910

The Summary

By E. R. P.

WE publish the accompanying summary with mingled feelings of satisfaction and regret. The larger number of foreign union conferences and mission fields represented, and the increased sales abroad, are cause for joy and gratitude. The substantial gain in Scandinavia, the Latin Union Conference, South Africa, Australia, Mexico, and the West Indies is especially encouraging.

On the other hand, we deeply regret that this summary shows a decrease compared with the corresponding month of 1909 in three fourths of the union conferences of the United States and Canada. A portion of this decrease may be accounted for by the substantial contributions made from the unions in the United States to the work abroad.

But notwithstanding this bad showing for the month of March, we have reason to believe that the decline is only temporary. During the past few months there have been many changes and adjustments, and these have been accompanied by some struggles, difficulties, and depressions.

But now that the adjustments have been made, we rejoice in the fact that for the first time in our history every union conference — twelve in all — in the United States and Canada has a general agent. Now we are ready for stronger, better work than ever before. let us unite in consecrating our service more fully to God, and work with an earnestness which will save us from defeat.

The summary as a whole is encouraging, as it shows a gain in the grand total of over three thousand dollars over the preceding year, and of twenty thousand dollars over 1908. E. R. P.