p. 18 | An Open Letter by D. T. Shireman

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 8, 1906

An Open Letter

By D. T. Shireman

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS:—

In answer to my request, printed in the REVIEW a short time ago, I have received many replies from those who wish to help spread the message by systematic correspondence. I thank the Lord for this desire among our people to help carry the message to every home. It will be some time before we can reply to all the letters we have received; but we desire many more to correspond with us.

Dear brethren, do not think that work done in this way amounts to nothing because you do not see results at once. This is the seed-sowing time, and every one must be warned. This is one of the means to that end. The blood of those who will not receive the message so presented will not be required of us.

I am glad to get names of young people who wish to correspond with young people. As I read these letters, my eyes are dimmed with tears of joy. I hope to furnish names to all, but you must have patience. We expect to visit every home for miles around our school.

I have received replies from our people in eleven different States. Washington and Iowa stand ahead at this writing. Do not weary if you do not receive answers to all your letters. Many do not answer, but your letters are read, and very often shown to others, and an interest is thus aroused among many who would otherwise never receive the message.

Let us labor together in this way. When we meet, in the new earth, those who have been helped by our efforts, joy unspeakable will fill our hearts. O, I am so happy to have a humble part in this solemn work!

D. T. SHIREMAN.