Asmara, East Africa by Anol Grundset

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 14, 1911

Asmara, East Africa

By Anol Grundset

To-day, on every government building, the above declaration is conspicuously placarded, and there is a rush on the part of all government officials to muster every white and native soldier into active service, stationing them at the seaports, and along the borders of the interior. Hundreds, yea thousands, are hurrying to the seaport of Massawa, the anticipated place of attack. Every available vehicle and dray is to-day in government service for the transfer of baggage, provisions, etc.

O, that the same rush, zeal, and progressive energy visible in these earthly armies, might take full possession of us engaged in the last warfare to be waged against sin! We hear much in our day about patriotism. Dear fellow soldiers of the cross of Christ, are we zeal-inspired with patriotism for our heavenly country? Dear young brothers and sisters in the faith, what are you doing? Is your strength and life vitalized for Christ’s service? The most glorious opportunities ever afforded a company of young people now await you in sharing the joys and sorrows of the last organized gospel company gathering earth’s final harvest. Jesus is tenderly knocking at your heart’s door, asking for your unreserved service. It is worthy of your most thoughtful and serious attention and obedience. Ponder well the great needs of the millions of souls in heathen lands, as they send forth to you from aching hearts the message:—

“Volunteers are wanted! hear the stirring call; O, be swift to answer, comrades one and all; Girding on your armor, haste to march away, For the Lord is calling, ‘To the front to-day.’”

ANOL GRUNDSET.