The True Missionary by S. H. Lane

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 24, 1874

The True Missionary.

By S. H. Lane

I have received, read, and re-read the first number of the periodical which bears the above title. I have been greatly benefited thereby. It seems to be just what the cause of truth requires at the present stage of the work. Each one of its articles is well worth the subscription price, especially the first one. It should be carefully perused by all who have a desire to work in the cause of the Master. The general tenor of the articles seems to inspire one with courage to labor.

In looking over the list of subscribers, I notice but few from this State. The cause is young here, the field a wide one, and the Macedonian cry comes up from many countries. Have had offered the present season nearly a score of churches in which to present the truth. Cannot at present fill one-fourth of the calls.

Much can and should be done by the Tract and Missionary Society. Quite a number have embraced the truth who seem to be zealous in the good work, and are willing to do, if properly instructed. In but few instances can this be accomplished by the living teacher.

The True Missionary is well calculated to teach in this respect. All should obtain it. Dear brethren and sisters, send in your subscriptions for this valuable paper. Shall we not see a full list of subscribers from Indiana? The time for missionary labor will soon be past. Then the unfaithful will deeply regret that the night has come, in which no man can work. Let us not be of that company. S. H. LANE.