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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 27, 1876

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 47, No. 4.

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SPREAD THE TRUTH.

By A. S. Hutchins

As proper physical exercise develops and strengthens the muscular system, so well-directed missionary labor strengthens and gives courage of purpose to toil on in spreading the sacred and saving truths committed to our trust. I have repeatedly observed the truthfulness of this statement, and especially recently.
What can afford the humble follower of Jesus, who rejoices in keeping the commandments of God, and in the glorious doctrine of the soon coming of the Saviour, happiness equal to that of knowing that others are receiving and rejoicing in the same soul-inspiring truths? A large number now in darkness as to the message we bear, will be brought to a knowledge of the truth by means of our publications. Everywhere the field opens before us to spread the truth. Workers in the vineyard of the Lord are called for. We sing:—
“’Tis sweet to work for Jesus, There’s resting by-and-by.”
Who will prove the sweetness there is in working for Jesus, by understandingly laboring to send out the light and truth through the circulation of our publications? Men moved with love and tenderness for the salvation of souls have written our works, clearly and forcibly bringing out the truth. Shall we give of our means and use our influence to send out these Heaven-given truths to those who would receive them with as much joy and gladness as any others have? Of Jesus it is recorded that he “went about doing good;” “for God was with him.”
If we dwell in God, and God by his Spirit dwells in us, we shall be moved by that Spirit to reach out for souls and labor to gather them to the fold of Christ. And labor in this direction will inspire our hearts with this love.
I have recently heard our brethren and sisters speak with gratitude of unexpected satisfaction in selling our Health Almanacs, and in circulating the REVIEW and REFORMER, and in obtaining names for our publications. In behalf of the cause in our Conference, we invite our brethren and sisters to take hold of this work anew. Be in earnest. A new volume of the REVIEW, REFORMER, and INSTRUCTOR has just commenced. Now is the time to secure subscribers. And remember the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. This excellent paper should have many times the circulation it has in our State.
Last month, I visited a brother who, with his companion, embraced the Sabbath from reading. He was an active member of the Methodist church, and town superintendent of common schools. He is very anxious to have a tent-meeting in his section another summer. I think it would be a good field. And here I might say, that I anxiously watch the appointments of Bro. Canright in Michigan, and do earnestly hope and pray that as soon as his duties are closed there, we may be favored with his labors in this State.
A. S. HUTCHINS.