Calls for Help by John Norton Loughborough

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, Cal. · Jul 1, 1875

Calls for Help.

By John Norton Loughborough

ALthough the SIGNS OF THE TIMES has but just closed the first year of its existence, still we learn from various parts of the country that it is awakening a deep interest in the truths of the Bible, which is followed by calls for the living preacher. This is encouraging to those who are "lifting at the wheel" to make it a success.

From files of letters received at this Office we quote a few words. One letter from the director of district No. 6, speaks of twelve persons, in Lassen Co., who have commenced to keep the Sabbath by reading. They wish to know if it is "not possible for the Adventists to send them help in the shape of a living preacher."

A regular appeal comes from Washington Territory saying, "There are a few here that are trying to keep all the commandments of God. There are four of us, all heads of families; who have covenanted together to keep the commandments of God; and we feel very anxious that a living preacher should be sent this way. We think that much good might be done. We meet together every Sabbath and are trying to spread the truth as much as is possible. Send us one to feed the sheep and lambs that are here, before it is too late. Is it not possible to have a minister sent this way? We desire an interest in the prayers of God's people."

Another letter comes from Butler Co., Mo., saying: "It is with feelings of much gratitude that I write this note. I have been receiving your most interesting, instructive, and valuable paper for a long time at some person's expense, and am very thankful. I am not the only person receiving your paper here, and the influence is greater than you might imagine. Some others besides myself are almost persuaded to be Christians, and I would to God we had some way of getting pure light on religion in this country, for surely we are in the midst of Egyptian darkness. So soon as our crops are made we will pay for our paper. May God bless and prosper you in your good work is my prayer."

Our hearts are deeply moved by such earnest appeals. Oh! where are the men who will dedicate themselves with their all to God, and labor to help such famishing souls? May the Lord move them out. Let these seekers for light and truth share our prayers.

J. N. L.