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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 13, 1906

A Parent’s Gift

By W. A. S.

A little time ago a young sister, after several years of special training, was called to go to a distant land to engage in the Lord’s work. In her parting letter to the Mission Board she wrote:—

Sometimes I feel a little faint-hearted at the thought of leaving all my friends and those who are dear; but my dear mother says she wants me to go. The way in which she has given me to the Lord to work in his cause does me so much good that it really gives me courage. I am going to do the Lord’s bidding as best I can. I realize as never before how much I need his care. It will truly be a comfort to me to remember that every day at the noon hour we are brought before the throne of grace in the prayer season in the office where this great work is being directed.

Many a parent will know how much it meant to this mother to speak the word of courage that caused separation from a loved one. But only so can the work be done; and the triumph of the cause of Christ is the chiefest thing to be desired on earth. Separation and service now means reunion and eternal reward in a little while. W. A. S.