A Sister’s Experience by A Sister

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 12, 1902

A Sister’s Experience

By A Sister

WHEN the plan for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” was mentioned in our church, which is located in one of the large cities, our leader said, “We cannot have any books come to this place, as we cannot sell them.” Immediately my heart was stirred, and I thought, “Cannot we do as well as others have done, whose reports we read from time to time in the REVIEW?”

In a few days a laborer visited the church in behalf of this work, and how encouraged we were! Our meeting was on Sunday, and I could hardly wait until the next day. Monday morning I had my washing to do, but by two o’clock I was ready to start out. I felt my inability, my great need of the Lord’s leading hand. I took a business block, and sold books to lawyers, doctors, clerks, saloon keepers, and also to the mayor. While in the mayor’s office, I took two orders from those who were there. I went into every place, as I felt that I could pass none by.

It was a blessed experience, as it opened the way for other missionary work, Christian Help work, etc. I sold twelve copies that day. It is blessed to work for the Lord. Sometimes I became very tired, but a wonderful experience would lift me above my weariness. I have sold books to those who, in turn, asked for the privilege of selling copies. In some places I have been offered donations, perhaps not so much as the price of the book. These I refused, saying that we never beg, but I would like to have them buy the book because it is good, and will do them good. They would then purchase it.

Will it not indeed be a song of jubilee when we can rejoice together in one blessed experience? Surely God is good to his people. Praise his holy name.

A SISTER.