The Relief Books by Walter Harper

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 24, 1910

The Relief Books

By Walter Harper

The golden days of triumph have come to sell “Ministry of Healing” and “Christ’s Object Lessons.” In my work for these two “relief books” I have seen much to thank and praise the Lord for. The opportunity to circulate these works has surely arrived. Not very long ago it was quite difficult to sell “Ministry of Healing.” There seemed an attitude of indifference,—carelessness,—and all manner of excuses on the part of the people were made when this book was presented; but in answer to prayer God has wrought a marvelous change.

In one instance a lady I met said they did not have a dollar in the house, that her husband was out of work, and that times looked very bad, but she had faith that by the time the book was delivered, she would have the money, so she ordered it.

At another place the man had been out of work for some time; he could get no cash on his stock of fire-wood which he had cut, and was deeply in debt, yet he felt confident that he would raise the money in some way, and so gave an order for a copy of the book.

Many such cases might be cited where orders for these books have been given by those in straitened circumstances. May the Lord’s name ever be praised, honored, and exalted for it all!

WALTER HARPER.