The Message Came Too Late by E. R. Button

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 23, 1909

The Message Came Too Late

By E. R. Button

HERE is one instance where the message came too late in Florida. Mrs. Button was canvassing one day in Lakeland, and called at the home of a railroad man. He was not at home, but his wife, after learning the merits of the book, subscribed for one. In speaking of her husband, she said: “I do not suppose he will ever read the book when it comes; but if he does pick it up, I fear it will only be to swear at it, for he is such a wicked man, and swears so much.”

The next day he went hunting, and by the accidental discharge of a gun his life was snuffed out in an instant. The book reached him too late. Will some one who might have gone before be held accountable for the delay?

Dear reader, there are thousands of souls here in Florida who never yet have had the message carried to them. Should they, too, be cut down without a moment’s notice, would their blood be upon your garment?

Our cry to God is that he will send forth more laborers into this needy field.

E. R. BUTTON, State Agent.