p. 16 | Brethren in the Ministry by C. H. Bates

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 25, 1907

Brethren in the Ministry

By C. H. Bates

I wish to say a few words to my brethren in the ministry in regard to the special Signs of the Times, beginning May 1. I shall first give a little of my own personal experience with the Signs during the past nine years. In 1898, in connection with my other duties, I began spending a little time in taking subscriptions for the Signs of the Times, and I found it one of the best means that we have for getting into the homes and making appointments for Bible studies. I have spent an hour or two in this way as I could spare the time, and have taken not far from six hundred subscriptions, all for six months or one year, and while thus engaged have made all my appointments for Bible readings, by the means of which many have accepted the truth.

Now what I wish to say is this: The circulation of the Signs should be at least ten times what it is at present, and

could be if each one of us would buckle on the armor and push with all our might for the next six months or one year.

First, let us take as many subscriptions as possible in the community where we live. Second, let us interest our young people in the sale of the paper; many of them with a little encouragement could take a club of twenty-five or fifty. Third, let us encourage the church with which we are connected to take as large a club as possible, to be placed in reading-racks, in hospitals and other public places. On account of the special six months' series beginning May 1, we should begin the work without delay.

C. H. BATES.