TO THE N. E. T. AND M. SOCIETY.
By M. Wood
Doubtless the missionary workers in the N. E. Conference are cognizant of the fact that owing to the departure of Eld. S. N. Haskell for the far West, we are much like a family of children deprived of parental care and instruction. Bro. Haskell has been a father to the Conference, and was the founder of the T. and M. society of S. D. Adventists. He has labored untiringly and perseveringly for the success of this enterprise, and the Judgment alone will reveal the result of the effort. Having been so long favored, at least occasionally, with the presence and counsel of Bro. H., we may be in danger of murmuring against the providence of God in consequence of his being called to labor in another field. But we should bear in mind the fact that the cause is one, whether in California or the remotest corners of Egypt, and in order to co-operate with the body and be successful in winning souls to Christ, we must heed the admonition of Paul: “Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” In union there is strength. As a people, we have proved this to a demonstration. I thank God for the complete harmony and unity of action manifested by the workers in the various enterprises connected with the T. and M. society. Although our worthy president has for a time gone to a distant part of the field, we should not feel that the work here is going to dry up. It is God’s work. Had it been of men, it would have come to naught long ere this. Some who looked upon this branch of our work eight years ago deemed it an impracticable undertaking; but to-day it is one of the most effective weapons wielded by S. D. Adventists. Through this agency the precious seed of the kingdom is being distributed throughout the183civilized world. The solemn message of Rev. 14:9-12 is going to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. Scores of individuals are rejoicing in the knowledge of the truth, whose attention was first called to it by reading publications sent out from this Conference. Let these facts stimulate us to greater activity in the Master’s service. Slacken not your hand, nor become weary in well doing, until the work is done. Time is hastening; the rays of light must soon penetrate the gross darkness which shuts out the truth from many honest hearts. Who will be faithful stewards? is a question of vital importance. Who will show by their works that their faith is not in the arm of flesh, but in God; that they do not move from impulse, and are not swerved by circumstances. Let there be a general advance made by all the T. and M. workers in this Conference. It is evident from the success which has attended this branch of the work that God is leading. The work is moving forward, and it will triumph ere long.