The Blind Neglected by L. M. Muck

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 19, 1903

The Blind Neglected

By L. M. Muck

L. M. MUCK

“AND, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Rev. 22:12.

We are told that “the message of the last days is going to the world.” The third angel’s message is to be proclaimed to the world in this generation. We are not to keep silent, but we must unite our voices in warning the perishing world that Jesus is soon coming. That Jesus is coming in this generation, is the great theme of to-day. The fact that Jesus is soon coming ought to stir every one to quick action.

While the call is being sounded throughout the great harvest field for means to carry forward the work of the third angel, we desire to call your attention briefly to a few facts relative to the blind in our own country. There are thousands of hungry souls among us who have never heard the glad tidings that Jesus is soon coming. This may seem almost incredible, but notice the following:—

Statistics show that there are at the present time about two hundred thousand blind persons in the United States. Just think of it,—two hundred thousand! This number is small compared with the thousands in other countries. These facts may astonish you, but the sad part of it is that only a very small per cent of these unfortunate beings have heard the truths of the third angel’s message. Hundreds of these persons are capable of taking an active part in sounding the gospel message to a dying world. The soul of the blind person is as dear to Heaven as is the soul of one who is blessed with the sense of sight. Dear reader, can we not plainly see that there is a great harvest ready for the sickle right at our door?

We are publishing a paper especially for the blind, entitled The Christian Record. We also publish a limited supply of tracts on the most vital subjects. By means of the literature we enable the blind to become acquainted with the message. In the printing we use various characters, therefore the blind can read for themselves by the sense of touch.

We are hampered in this work, and are unable to accomplish as much as we desire, because of the lack of means with which to carry on this noble work for the blind.

We beseech you, brethren, in Christ’s stead, to aid us in the prosecution of this work. You can have a part in this work by subscribing for the paper in behalf of the blind. The regular subscription price, which is the actual cost of the magazine, is $1.50 a year. This magazine is a monthly.

We believe that the time has come for us to send literature, to our blind friends in other countries. Several requests have come already from across the waters.

Let every union conference, State conference, tract society, and every church and individual give liberally to sustain this particular work. We shall be pleased to receive any amount from five dollars to one hundred dollars.

Remember that our literature is published in two systems, the American Braille and the New York Point. Make it your business to get acquainted with all the blind people you meet, tell them of the Record, find out the system they use, and report to this office. Scores have been benefited by reading our literature. Many have found Jesus, and are keeping the Sabbath. We have just received a letter from one of our readers, from which we quote the following:—

“Dear Editor, the little Record has just been received, for which I have so anxiously waited. I wish that the paper might go to every home. It brings sunshine to my home, and I know that God will reward you for sending it to me.”

We are commanded by the Commander-in-chief to go forward, conquering the world for King Emmanuel.

Send your donations to the Treasurer of the General Conference, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C. At present we have our offices in Battle Creek, but they will be transferred later to Washington.