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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 25, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 47.

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The Negro Cause

By J. W. Christian

SINCE the organization of the Negro Department, we have been desirous of putting the work for the colored people on a sound, workable basis. Our ministers, Bible workers, medical missionaries, and mission-school teachers are working diligently to bring the message of a soon-coming Saviour to the million of their own people now sitting in darkness. The Negro people respond readily to the story of the cross when told in its simplicity. It works a marvelous transformation in their lives. Our efforts for them are not in vain. Eternity alone can reveal the results of self-sacrifice on the part of the worker, and the one who sends his means to sustain the work.
In the past considerable misunderstanding has arisen as the result of the failure to have the donations properly designated. Some seem to have the idea that to say, “For the South,” is sufficient to insure its being applied to the Negro work. This is not the case. The work in the South is large, and its interests are many; and when money is sent in that indefinite way, it is put into the general fund, and does not always reach the particular work for which it was intended. No one but the sender is to blame for this. We desire, therefore, that all who send money to the work for the colored people should state clearly that it is for that purpose. We are in great need just now of means to sustain the mission schools already in operation, and to continue the evangelistic efforts put forth by the Negro ministry in behalf of this sadly neglected people. You may send the gift you desire to make in your conference office, properly marked, or to the Southern Missionary Society, 85 Arcade, Nashville, Tenn., and you will receive your receipt, and the money will be used as you may direct. We are of good courage in this great needy Southland, and are sure our Captain will lead us on to victory. J. W. CHRISTIAN.