Important Correspondence.
By John Nevins Andrews
We call attention to letters from Italy and Egypt, extracts from which appear in another column. They will be found of intense interest to all our readers. It will be seen that Bro. Ribton desires to go at once to Egypt, and we think there can be no doubt that this is his duty. But money is needed for this mission and to this we call attention. Bro. Ribton is willing to labor on the same plan that all labor in Europe, which is that the actual necessities of life be met. This means traveling expenses, house rent, food, and clothes, and all these are measured by the strictest economy. We do not appeal to the poor, but to those in comfortable circumstances and especially to those who have abundance, Will you not place in the missionary treasury at Battle Creek sufficient means that this mission to Egypt shall be fully sustained? Egypt is the native land of Moses, and there, when our Lord was an infant, he was sheltered from the cruelty of Herod. It is a privilege to give for such a mission as this, and we ask those who appreciate such privilege to show that appreciation by generous contribution for this most sacred work. J. N. A.