An Old Fable for English-Speaking Adventists
In Iowa, where our brethren are taking hold in earnest of the work of circulating our special issues of the Scandinavian papers, B. E. Fullmer writes in the Workers’ Bulletin an appeal that we all should read and act upon. We quote:— The story is told of two unfortunate travelers, both of whom were infirm and helpless. One was blind, and so could not see the road, while the other was lame, and could not walk. In their extremity, the lame man mounted the shoulders of him who was blind, and, directing his steps, both arrived safely at their destination. Now for the lesson: In the past our Scandinavian brethren have been very faithful in aiding in the English work. They are now putting forth a definite effort to reach their own people by means of the special number of their papers to be issued early in October. Now is the time for us to help them in return for their loyalty to us. We have been hampered in the past because we could not speak their language, and so it was useless for us to go to these people. Now these papers can speak, but unfortunately they cannot walk. Then, brethren, can we not do as did the two men in the fable? If we will do the walking, the papers will do the talking; and by the combined effort many homes may be reached that otherwise would never hear of present truth. I appeal to our English-speaking members throughout the State to aid in putting these papers into the homes of their Scandinavian friends and neighbors. With a little effort a large number may be used in a way, that will bring a blessing to both the giver and the receiver.