The Donation for Australia
By S. H. Lane
THE calls for means to aid the cause are many. We should be very thankful that such is the case; for it is a fact that every call indicates that we are connected with a live, active cause. A dead cause needs nothing, and therefore makes no demands. The situation in Australia and its needs have been ably set before us. Those who have done so have done their duty in that respect, and it now depends quite largely upon our field workers, those who come in direct contact with the rank and file of our people, to do their part in donating personally, and in encouraging the members in our churches to give liberally. There are so many of our people that when all take part in an enterprise, something is accomplished. All the workers should read again that which has been written, and energetically and in an interesting way place the facts before the congregation. If a reading is to be read, do not read it without first becoming familiar with it yourself. Our people will give if matters are presented to them in a correct way, and no method is so inspiring and effective as the facts coming from the living agent. We trust all our ministers and laborers in responsible positions, in connection with church officers, will do all they can to stimulate a large turnout, and make the meetings of July 4 a success. Our country is in a prosperous condition, and the cause is one in all parts of the world; therefore let us lift as we have done many times in the past. We trust the exercises of that Sabbath may be rich in spiritual blessing.