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Some of the Greatest Things

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Aug 8, 1907

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 32.

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Some of the Greatest Things

By GEO. W. WELLS

The greatest truth in this world is the final message of the everlasting gospel, which is to prepare earth's inhabitants for the return of Christ as king.
The greatest enterprise ever inaugurated in this world is that of the proclamation of this last message to every nation, kindred, and people.
The greatest mistake one can make is that of knowing this truth and failing to meet its requirements.
The greatest victories that ever came to mankind will come to those who believe in this advent message and stand loyal to its demands.
The greatest sum of money ever called for at one time to aid in giving this glorious message is now before us in this $150,000 fund.
Many connected with this cause delight to read of its success, and are cheered to see the rapid progress made, but do not realize what it means from a financial standpoint. Some are becoming hardened by the frequent calls, and are binding their means closer to themselves; investing money, not giving it. Such sustain a loss that eternity alone will reveal.
Giving is divine. Giving originated in heaven. God gave his only Son. Jesus gave himself. Our service to God calls for self-denial and self-sacrifice. We must never grow weary in giving to the cause of God, or turn a deaf ear to the multiplied appeals for help. They will continue until the work is closed.
Where do we find in our past experience that our giving has impoverished us? or who of us, if it were possible, would withdraw any of the means we have deposited in the bank of heaven? O the joy of giving, cheerful giving! Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Every feature of this work appeals to this people to raise this large fund. It is needed. The call is made. It is indorsed by the Lord. Every dollar will be raised. It is high time that we rise to a plane of larger giving.
This greatest and most glorious enterprise, to which we are called upon to contribute our gold and silver, to consecrate our sons and daughters, to devote our best services—our lives—will soon bring large returns. Soon the greatest of all events will come—that to which all of us look forward with glad hope—the glorious appearing of Jesus. He comes to gather his saints—those that have made a covenant with him by sacrifice. GEO. W. WELLS.
Alpharetta, Ga.