SCRAPS FROM MISSIONARY WORKERS.
By Mrs. Wm. H. Brown
“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” Of late our hearts have been made glad, and we have been greatly encouraged, by the letters received by our V. M. society members in reply to those written. It is clearly evident to us that the Lord is working for his people; and never have we felt so great an interest in this work, and so much the need of entering into it whole-heartedly, as at the present time. I am deeply grateful to God that he has permitted me to bear some humble part in this great, closing work; and I would be admonished by the rapidly passing moments, that we have no time to lose, remembering also, that in the day of Judgment we shall be accountable for the improvement of these precious moments. Surely, “I had rather be a door-keeper in the house of my God,” and fill that place to divine acceptance, thereby obtaining the favor and blessing of the Lord, “than to dwell in the tents of wickedness,” and receive the applause of the world for a season. Christ says: “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” And “the world passeth away, and the lust thereof; but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.” It is the earnest desire of my heart, to have a clear understanding of the will of God, and to perform it in his fear and love. “At the feet of Jesus is the place for me;
There, in sweetest service, would I ever be.” The following are a few extracts from letters received. A gentleman in Georgia to whom the SIGNS has been sent the past year, says: “I like the teachings of the paper the best of any I ever read. It is something new to this people. It is looked upon by some with contempt, and some think it the truth, I for one. I hope the cause may prosper, and it will if the Lord is in the work. I would go fifty miles to hear Mrs. White speak,—would rather hear her than any other person I ever heard of. I think she is a Christian lady.” A professor in Virginia who has been reading the SIGNS the past two years, who has subscribed for the REFORMER for two years in succession, and to whom a copy of the REVIEW was recently sent, says: “In the REVIEW you sent me there is a most exquisite little gem, entitled, ‘Sometime’; but far above all do I value ‘Mount Hor.’ This is surely worthy to be preserved in a casket of gold. I thank you for it a thousand times.” A gentleman in Alabama says: “Your kind favor is before me, which gives me much satisfaction. Your paper was gladly received. In answer to your request I send you the names of some of my neighbors; any of these, on the reception of a communication from you, will be most likely to respond to the favor.” A young man in Kansas writes: “A few days ago I received some reading matter from you. You have my heartfelt thanks for your great kindness to me, a stranger. I like to read anything and everything good. I differ from you somewhat in my views; but I would not be selfish. I am open to conviction; and if you are willing to take the trouble to furnish papers, etc., I will be only too happy to read all you may be pleased to send.” In a recent letter from Georgia, reference is made to a first-day Adventist minister from Alabama. He is a very intellectual man. He took several of our works, and subscribed for the REFORMER. Says he shall examine the Sabbath question, and if he sees the seventh day is the Sabbath, shall keep it, regardless of the frowns of any; he also says he wants the truth. He would be a host, if converted. From one whose feet have been shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, but who has since wandered away: “Since the receipt of yours, I have been led to ask, ‘Why the inquiry as to my spiritual welfare and standing?’ Is it the Spirit of God that led you? Surely the ways of God are not our ways.”