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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Feb 8, 1892

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 18, No. 14.

THIS EXTRA.

By Editor

THE fact that the publishers of the SIGNS incur considerable expense in issuing this extra is evidence that they deem the matter it contains very important. When every article shall have been carefully perused, the candid, conscientious reader will realize a benefit. When the matter of helping the Lord's cause with our means as well as with our good will is presented from the standpoint of the word of God, it becomes clear that the benefit is not confined to the special institution or enterprise that is assisted. The word always shows that "it is more blessed to give than to receive."

When the pressing financial wants of the cause are presented to the people, there is a great tendency to view the matter from the side of helping only, rather than from the point of investment with a certainty of incalculable gain. Why is it that there is not more eagerness to sell all for the purpose of purchasing the "pearl of great price," or the "field" wherein has been found the "hidden treasure"? Why is it that there is not more anxiety to invest in the "city which hath foundation," and in real estate that we can keep forever, on the strength of God's promises of everlasting profit? Is it because of unbelief? Read the pointed articles in this supplement, and think of these things.

When the speculations of this world are brought to notice, they generally receive marked attention. Now God offers opportunities for investment, which his word assures us are far better than any offered by the world. It is the part of wisdom on the part of Christians to stop and consider the opportunities that are so graciously offered for unfailing investment. For your own benefit, give this paper a careful reading.