Georgia's Need by H. H. Johnson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 28, 1907

Georgia's Need

By H. H. Johnson

EYES kindled and hearts warmed as the canvassing work was discussed at the late council held at Graysville, Tenn. It is the consensus of opinion that this work is of paramount importance just now, and our brethren all over this field are planning enthusiastically on reviving it.

The Southern field is a hard field, yet our agents do exceedingly well here. Where consecrated canvassers do thorough work, it is nearly always true that an interest is awakened, and calls are made for meetings.

We need many, many more agents just now. Sixty-four counties have never been worked. This State has a population of 2,216,321. It is the empire State of the South, and while there is much illiteracy and poverty here, there is also much wealth and culture. Fifty needy agents could find continual employment in this State alone. There are only about one hundred Seventh-day Adventists in the State. Few of these can engage in the work, so we need help from the North. I have been in this field over three years, and have never had any desire to leave it. The blessing of God rests upon his workers in this field. It is a good place for all who wish to help where help is most needed.

We believe that God is impressing the hearts of many in the North to come South to labor. We would like to come in touch with all such, and will gladly impart such knowledge of the field as we are able. Those who wish to make further inquiries may write to Elder G. W. Wells, Alpharetta, or to the writer, at Griffin, Ga.

H. H. JOHNSON, State Agent.