An Interesting Case by Editor

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 17, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 16.

An Interesting Case.

By Editor

A MINISTER in the East, who is now laid up from work by afflictions, by some means came in possession of a copy of the SIGNS, and sent a request for other copies. Our Oakland missionary society supplied him, and in a note recently sent to us he says:—

"I see notice of a forthcoming new book on page 208, the last number of the SIGNS.—'Great Controversy.' I must tell you, my dear brother, I am bound to be intensely interested in all that comes from the pen of that good Sister White. I do want that book. The article, 'Origin of Evil,' must be interesting. Oh, how I desire it. I have a sermon on that subject. I wish you had it for criticism. But if the Lord lets me live and recover from this affliction, you shall hear from me, and money shall be sent for the book, and for the paper. I am thrilled with its spirit and edifying matter. I shall continually pray that the Lord may bless you and greatly prosper you."

May God bless this dear brother. Will the workers remember him in their prayers? It may never be known until we enter the kingdom by what means the SIGNS came into his hands, but we expect to see many rejoicings over such cases when the laborers first see the fruits of their work. Well may they sing now, "'Tis sweet to work for Jesus.'" The thought of the harvest home is enrapturing. Take courage, brother pilgrims; toil on in hope. Your labor is not in vain in the Lord.