The School and the Lectures.
By George I. Butler
OUR present term of school has been in operation one week, and is now in good working order. Our new building is fast filling up, and we shall have a full attendance. Still there is room for a few more, though there are far more now than at any previous term. The scholars seem to be pleased with their teachers, pleased with the new building, and hopeful of great progress in their different studies. Bro. Smith’s lectures commence to-morrow, and will be held every school day during the term. There will be a large class, but many others might and should attend. I have in my mind many young men in different parts of the country who should be here preparing themselves to work for God. How long they will wait before they consecrate themselves to the Lord, we know not. We incline to the opinion that some of them can not afford to wait much longer. The cry is going forth, Go labor in my vineyard. Many have idled away much precious time already. Laborers are wanted. There is a great amount to be done. There are good opportunities now offered to prepare to labor acceptably. Brethren, what are you waiting for? Who will enlist? We call for volunteers. We want men of energy, men of sound judgment, men who can succeed in the business of life, and above all, men who fear God. Come from your farms, from your workshops, and from your schoolrooms, and prepare yourselves for the work of the Lord. This world will soon pass away. The Lord wants, not so much your money, as yourselves, to be consecrated to him. The fields are white. Where are the laborers to gather the harvest? Come, brethren, arouse, and work for God. Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 21, 1873.