THE WORLD SHALL HEAR THE NEWS.
By R. F. Cottrell
The last message of the everlasting gospel is going “into all the earth, and its words unto the end of the world.” I have just been reading in Review of Aug. 22, of the first decade of the work on the Pacific slope. God has blessed the efforts of his people wonderfully, both in our own and in foreign countries. The nations of the Old World are hearing the truth. Every lover of God and the present truth has reason to rejoice, and take courage to labor on in this blessed and glorious cause. It moves with constantly accelerating velocity. As Bro. Loughborough suggests, during the next two years more may be accomplished than has been done during the ten last past. Who does not want to have a part in this work? Well, the Lord has provided a way for us all to work. We have, by his providence, a system. The tract and missionary society gives each the opportunity to labor; and by this systematic labor much has already been done—much more than would have been done without a system. But it should have done much more; and it not only should in the past, but must and will in the future, do a mighty work in saving souls. By united and systematic effort much more can be done, than without a system. Now if any are dissatisfied with our system, it is not enough merely to find fault; but they should devise a better. If the system is right, and there is a failure in working it out, instead of drawing off and going upon their own individual responsibility alone, they should take hold and help with all their might to work out the system. Brethren, it is a great privilege to have a part in the present work of the Lord. Let us work while the day lasts. Oh, what will it be to hear the “Well done”! R. F. COTTRELL.