Good Words for the “Review” by E. Van Deusen

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 31, 1914

Good Words for the “Review”

By E. Van Deusen

It is fifty-four years since I became acquainted with the REVIEW by subscribing for its weekly visits. It began coming to me in December, 1860. In June of that year I had begun the observance of the Bible Sabbath, and many things were not yet clear to me; but it seemed that every number of the REVIEW had just the article in it to answer my inquiring need. The longer I live, the more I am convinced that it ought to come to the home of every new as well as old believer in the message for which it stands.

As an educator and as a factor in aiding to keep pace with the advance of the work this people have in hand, I know of no paper excelling it. In truth, not to take it is to fall behind. To be behind is to be in danger of being picked off by the enemy. But few of those who take and read the REVIEW are found among faultfinders and backsliders. Its scope takes in the whole world. Its soul food is such as to nourish and build up moral tissue, and thereby produce a strong, sound Christian character. While it may seem to some as pessimistic or as optimistic, yet it avoids both extremes by letting the light shine forth in a manner to make plain the truth as it is.

Such are my views of the good old REVIEW, having had its timely hints, its kindly counsels, its encouraging cheer, for more than fifty-four years. For its purpose and use, nothing can supersede it. Scanning its weekly pages with interest helps to keep burning the incense of faith on the altar of daily devotion and consecration. My prayer is, May it continue its mission and be, as it has been, a shining beacon.

E. VAN DEUSEN.

Riversdale, Jamaica, British West Indies.