The Southern Field by H. B. Tilden

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 5, 1908

The Southern Field

By H. B. Tilden

As we view the field at large through the reports that come to us from week to week, we see the prospering hand of God attending the faithful efforts of his servants in all parts of the world. Openings for the circulation of the printed page are being effected where but a few days before it would have been decidedly unsafe to carry printed matter dealing with prophetic utterances. And this is in order that the truths of God's Word may be presented to the people.

As soon as openings occur which give place for more aggressive work in the spread of the message, what is the first appeal that comes to us?—A fund must be raised with which to create truth-filled literature.

In the South a prosperity in the book work is enjoyed which we should not lose sight of. Now is the time to work. The canvassing work in North Carolina is far below the point that God designs it shall occupy. The homes are open to the men who will go forth in the spirit of the Master, carrying the books laden with present truth. But where are the men? Our present force will visit approximately four thousand homes, a week. Unless our number is enlarged, it will take us more than nine years, working fifty-two weeks in the year, to work the State with “Daniel and the Revelation,” to say nothing of the other books that should be pushed into the field.

Kind friends, are the people to hear the message? Is there not some one who would like to come and help us? If the Lord is calling you, hasten to obey. I shall be pleased to correspond with any who may be contemplating a move southward. My address is 608 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, N. C.

H. B. TILDEN, State Agent.