Lincoln, Nebraska by A. J. Cudney

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 11, 1886

Lincoln, Nebraska.

By A. J. Cudney

IN accordance with the resolution passed at the recent General Conference concerning the establishment of city missions in the various Conferences, we have started a mission, on a small scale, in this city. Very pleasant rooms have been rented in a central part of the city, which serve, not only as living and study rooms for the workers, but also afford a convenient place for Sabbath meetings.

We find no difficulty in making appointments for all the Bible-readings we can possibly give; and if there were twice as many workers, none would need to be idle.

We try to follow the plan adopted by the Chicago and other city missions, and those recommended in the pamphlet entitled, “Helps to the Study of the Bible.”

There are some special features connected with this Bible work, that have made a deep impression upon my mind. 1. We can, in this way, carry the truth to the homes of those who could not be induced to attend our meetings. 2. Persons can engage in this work who would probably never preach. 3. Those who are led to embrace the truth in this way, not only do so understandingly, but they become thoroughly acquainted with their Bibles, and are thus prepared to give to those who ask them, a reason of the hope that is in them. 4. Those embracing the truth as a result of this kind of work, are the ones most likely to imbibe the true missionary spirit themselves and work for the salvation of others. 5. This kind of work affords an excellent opportunity for selling books and tracts, which should be improved by all who engage in the work.

I fully believe this work to be of God, and I long to see, among our brethren, some in every church who will study to prepare themselves for this work, and then spend all the time they can, in connection with other duties, laboring for the salvation of their neighbors and those around them.

May the Lord put this mind in many hearts, is my prayer. A. J. CUDNEY. Jan. 25, 1886.