THESE words have often sounded in my ears since coming to this field, and have been a source of encouragement; for indeed I truly believe that the Lord has many sons and daughters in this land where Moses was born, and from which the Lord called his people Israel.
What a glorious privilege lies before us—to be instruments through whom he will call his sons and daughters to go out of Egypt into the New Jerusalem. This call is the work of the third angel's message, and its sound is now being heard in the land of the Pharaohs, but in a very faint voice in comparison with what it should be.
The field is ready for work, and never can we expect better conditions than exist in Egypt now. We have religious freedom, and many privileges not to be obtained in other Eastern countries. We expect soon to be able to travel all over Egypt at nearly one half of the regular fare. This is a privilege granted to all the missions in this country. So we can go from Alexandria to Assouan, or even above that place, for about two dollars and a half—a distance of more than a thousand miles.
Again, we hope soon to have the privilege of bringing goods from foreign countries without duty—a privilege enjoyed by the other missions here. Indeed, in every way the hand of the Lord may be seen working and preparing the way for us to work. But how slow we are in acting our part! O, where are the consecrated workers for Egypt?
Who will give his life to the work in this land? Maybe some one fears on account of the climate. We have been here two summers, and the Lord has marvelously protected us in every way, and for only a few days during the hottest weather, and while in the Upper Egypt, where the temperature rises higher, were we indisposed. If we do sometimes feel tired, the thought of the importance of our work makes us forget the hot days. We are glad to have a part in this glorious work.
There is a vast field before us, and it has scarcely been touched. How many will do something for Egypt, and even consecrate their all to save these poor souls who are perishing in their sins? Now is the time to work, while we can enjoy so many privileges, and the Lord is tracing the way before us. Gross darkness covers this land, and millions of souls are perishing in their sins. God is able to use any one who will consecrate himself entirely to him, to reach the souls of the people who are living in sin and wickedness.
A SCENE IN EGYPT
We who have such precious light should ask ourselves, What can we do for those who are in darkness? how can we let our light shine upon them? Pray for the work, for laborers and means, and hold yourself in such an attitude that the Lord can answer your prayer by using you or sending you into the field if he chooses to do so. Pray for the laborers who are already here, that God may use them to the saving of many souls.
OUT OF EGYPT
What a glorious time it will be when, our work on this earth finished, we shall meet in the New Jerusalem with the sons and daughters whom God, working through us, will bring out of Egypt and every other land.
