p. 19 | Who Will Come? by H. G. Thurston

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Sep 22, 1904

Who Will Come?

By H. G. Thurston

IN many important fields a great work may be accomplished in a very short time if the necessary means are at hand. We are in a position in this field to state something of its needs, and if these needs are not attended to now, it is probable that they never can be.

Prejudice is much the same wherever found, and it leads people to follow about the same unreasonable course; but it is true that in some hearts there is an intensity not found in others. In the Southern field, God has loyal hearts, many of whom are yet in darkness. These must have the light of life. Already some places in this field are closed against God's truth in a way wholly unknown in other portions of the United States. There is still a great work to be done,—millions to be warned,—and shall we sit idly by, possibly offering a feeble apology, but doing very little as we see a field closing up?

We need scores of canvassers all through the South, God-fearing men and women, made wise by the wisdom of heaven.

There is an untold need in the great State of Mississippi, and a good work might be accomplished in a few months of faithful work by an army of agents who will sell the printed page. We can use fifty such workers, yes, would be glad if we could have double that number for the next six months. Those already at work are having most excellent success. We believe fifty faithful canvassers might place fifty thousand dollars' worth of books in the field during the next six months.

Who will help us to quickly harvest this field before most bitter prejudice stops our work? To us, this present fall seems to be our golden opportunity. Who will respond to this appeal, and assist in pushing the work this season?

May God touch many devoted hearts to enter our field and help us gather in God's harvest in these remaining days of what appears to be a closing opportunity.

We shall be pleased to help in any way possible such as may come to our assistance. We can not do this work alone. Help must be given. Who will come?

H. G. THURSTON, Pres. Mississippi Conf. Meridian, Miss.