A REQUEST by Dudley Marvin Canright

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 9, 1878

A REQUEST.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

Traveling among our brethren, I find in almost every church striking examples of the special providence of God in dealing with those who have sacrificed for the cause, or, on the other hand, have withheld their means when they should have given, particularly the tithe. I think it would be for the glory of God if such cases could be related before our brethren. I know of scores of such cases myself, but don’t feel at liberty to mention them without permission. Could we have the names and facts briefly stated, they would form very interesting reading matter for the REVIEW. It would encourage the faith of our brethren, and warn those who are in danger of robbing God. The Lord has promised specially to bless those who will honor him with their substance (Prov. 3:9, 10), and to curse those who withhold their tithes. Mal. 3:8–11.

I therefore request those of our brethren or sisters who have had any experience in this matter, on either side of the question, to write out a brief statement of the facts, and forward it to me, with the privilege of using it if thought best. Have you some time been tempted to withhold your tithes? And have you done it? Are you satisfied that you have met with losses in consequence of it? Briefly state the facts. Have you made a sacrifice to pay your tithes, or to make donations to the cause, and have you been blessed for it? Give God the glory, and tell the truth. I am personally knowing to scores of cases illustrating both sides of this question. I think it would be for the glory of God to have these facts more generally known among our people. D. M. CANRIGHT.