p. 2 | THE SOWER by Augusta W. Heald

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Dec 26, 1900

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 52.

THE SOWER.

By Augusta W. Heald

IN this parable of the sower, and our Lord's interpretation, we see how many influences are at work to destroy the good seed, or to hinder its growth. Some hear the Word of God and do not understand it. Then comes the wicked one, and catches away the good seed which was sown in the heart.

Some hear the good Word of life and receive it with joy. But after a time of trouble, persecution or temptation arises, and they become discouraged, and give it up. Others hear the Word; but the cares and riches and pleasures of the world come in and engross the mind. There seems to be no time for reading, meditation, and prayer; they are severed from the true Vine, and bring no fruit to perfection.

But Christ says there are some who with an honest and good heart, having heard the Word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. These will, in their turn, become sowers of the good seed, and "to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward." Prov. 11 : 18. AUGUSTA W. HEALD.