Hammer Away

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · May 7, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 18.

It is a compliment to a preacher to say of him that he "hammers away." That is his business. To accomplish the salvation of souls, the Lord gives "line upon line, line upon line; precept upon precept, precept upon precept; here a little and there a little." It is these repeated littles, these continued influences, falling on the heart from day to day, that often lead to the soul’s conversion. The word gradually sinks into the memory, penetrates the conscience, pierces the heart, and the cry is heard, "What must I do to be saved?" A preacher should not be discouraged if he does not see at once the fruit of his labor. Let him "hammer" away. Every stroke is making an impression, and the result will be seen by and by.—Sel.