To the Members of the Vermont Tract and Missionary Society, District No. 3
By F. T. Wales
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE VT. T. & M. SOCIETY, DIST., NO. 3.
Dear Brethren: Shall we sit still and feel satisfied to accomplish little or nothing in this cause? Shall we remain apparently indifferent, and let others labor in the harvest field, and be instruments in the hands of God in finishing up the work of the third angel's message? I fear we shall be weighed in the balance and found wanting unless we arouse. I believe it is the will of God that we should increase our efforts in the missionary field. I know that our district is quite small in comparison with some others, but let us not be discouraged. I believe God would have us labor unselfishly and prayerfully, expecting to see fruits of our labor. The time is drawing near for our next district quarterly meeting, and I hope, and shall expect, that every member of the Tract Society will be prompt and faithful in making out reports. Send them to Bro. Mervin Wheeler, or to myself, at Wolcott, Lamoille Co., Vt., as S. A. Howard, our district secretary, has removed to another section of the State. Send them in good season, that I may be able to report properly to the State quarterly meeting. The next quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 3 will be held, I am informed by the president, the last Sabbath and first-day in February, at Wolcott. I hope none will fail to have their reports filled out and returned to me at least one week before the meeting. We expect a general rally of our little forces. Eld. A. S. Hutchins is to be with us if no providence hinders. Hope to see all the lonely ones there. Let our hearts be encouraged in the war. I believe that God has in a measure smiled upon us the past fall and winter. Let us hunger and thirst after righteousness and true holiness and an increased devotion to God and his truth. Then we shall find him precious to our souls, and sinners will be converted and saved in the kingdom of glory.