TO THE OFFICERS OF THE DAKOTA T. & M. SOCIETY.
By S. B. Whitney
DEAR BRETHREN: You have received the appeal made in behalf of the new German paper. This appeal should be regarded by us as having special force, for it would seem that the opening of the mission among the German-speaking people in our Territory has had its influence in leading those who have charge of the publishing work to venture upon this enterprise. And now we should feel our responsibility to do all we can to make it a success; and not only this, but to help to make the paper what it is designed to be, a vehicle of truth to hundreds and thousands who without it would never hear the truth, and thus increase its influence and usefulness by extending its circulation as far as possible. Its publication seems quite providential, for we had been feeling ever since our visit to the Russian Sabbath-keepers that we must have such a paper, or our work among this people would be greatly hindered. Now that we have such a paper, let us make the most of our opportunities, and show a zeal worthy of the cause we have espoused. I would also appeal to the members of the tract society, as well as the officers, to do all they can to extend the circulation of this paper while it is young and needs special efforts in its behalf. Who will volunteer to canvass for it in the larger towns and German settlements in the Territory? Let any such persons report to me, stating the place or neighborhood they would prefer to operate in, so that the matter may be arranged without confusion. My P. O. address for the present is Canton, Lincoln Co. In the meantime let the directors and district secretaries do what they can to fill such openings, and report to me the result of their efforts; and let others do what they can in their own vicinities. Dear brethren, let us all act in the fear of God, and with a sense of the Judgment before us, seeking God most earnestly for his guidance and assistance. S. B. WHITNEY.