CAN WE DO IT? by W. C. Sisley

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 18, 1900

CAN WE DO IT?

By W. C. Sisley

Do WHAT?—Why, sell three hundred thousand copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” putting the proceeds into the treasury for the wiping out of the debt now weighing down our schools. In our own strength, we should say, No; but in the strength of God, we should answer, Yes.

True, it is a large undertaking, and we are a small people; but the work is the Lord’s. Remember the taking of Jericho; remember Gideon’s army; and remember that all these things “were written for our learning.” I ask again, “Can we do it?”

Let the faint-hearted hold their peace. Let the courageous ones respond, Yes.

Yes; we believe that we can sell these books, and pay the debt. But, brethren and sisters, in order to do so we must work in Christ’s lines.

But how shall we know what are Christ’s lines?—By inquiring of Him, and heeding the many counsels He has already given.

And let us do this at every step of the way. It is not only that we wish to lift the debts, but we long to see thousands of this precious book scattered all over the country. Such a circulation of “Christ’s Object Lessons” will do an untold amount of good, by causing hope and joy to lighten many a sad heart. A rich blessing will surely come to every one who labors with this double object in view.

Then let us be Christians, selling the book in such a way that those who purchase will feel it a privilege so to do, and having bought, will be in the best frame of mind to enjoy the book and be edified. To this end, let us work diligently, pleasantly, considerately, honestly, and trust God for success and the realization of our hopes.

In this connection, let everybody read the leaflet, “Rolling Back the Reproach,” which can be obtained free from the local tract societies.

W. C. SISLEY.