TO THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD.
By S. A. B.
Have you met so much opposition, and do you find so little relish for these truths, that you have become discouraged and finally decided that you could not be the one for a missionary? Now if you say, Yes, may it not be that you are somewhat in fault yourself? Let me suggest that it should be a principal motive to let the people see that your heart is glowing with love for those truths which you wish them to investigate, and that you firmly believe they are just what they need. Avoid giving the impression that you are anxious they should read because you are out on such a mission and have these tracts to offer the people. Do not give them to understand that if they will only hear and read, they will do all that you expect of them. This would be too much like forcing a person to eat food for which he had no relish. Be very careful not to disgust those whom you wish to save. You may have “meat in due season,” to offer them; and yet if they do not accept it willingly, do not crowd it upon them. Let us also shun the opposite extreme, never for a moment allowing the spirit of the world to come in and take possession of our minds, while we say with the unprofitable servant, “My Lord delayeth his coming.” Dear brethren and sisters, why this stupor that we hear deplored everywhere? It is inconsistent with our faith. Let us arouse ourselves and labor for the Master, remembering that the close of each day brings us one day nearer the night “wherein no man can work.” If we can only impress the minds of our friends and of strangers with the fact that we have a saving truth which is important for the present time, then we may be true workers, and our influence will tell in the salvation of precious souls. God will help in this work if we humbly seek his blessing. Let us trust in the Lord, and each one go to work somewhere. The warning must be given.