THE REVIEW AND HERALD by Editor

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Dec 9, 1852

THE REVIEW AND HERALD.

By Editor

As we have before said, so we now say, that the REVIEW AND HERALD should be sustained by all of its readers doing a little for its support. Those who have had it sent to them without requesting it, and have not yet embraced the views it advocates, will please receive it gratis, till they are fully persuaded in their own minds as to our views. If they receive the present truth into their hearts, they will not long delay to help in the work of sending it out to bless others also. If they decide that the REVIEW AND HERALD does not publish the truth, and they do not feel justified in helping to sustain it, they will do us a favor to return one paper with their address, and we will discontinue it.

The worthy poor shall have it without pay. That there are such we are fully aware. We, however, wish to state that we do not consider those who have been able to spend from five to ten dollars a year for tobacco and tea, the worthy poor—but it is a fact that many have wasted their money, besides injuring their health, in the use of these things, and at the same time have been too poor to cast a mite into the treasury of the Lord. The account of the widow casting in her two mites, should be read and well pondered by such. It might inspire in them a zeal to do something for the cause of truth, that they might have the satisfaction of knowing that they had done a little for the Lord. The Lord can put the right estimation on small offerings. The poor widow, said our Lord, gave more than those who cast of their abundance into the treasury.

We are now relieved from our embarrassments. But who are they that have so promptly assisted? It is true, quite a number of our readers have done something; but the means receipted in this number, are mostly from a few faithful friends who have been, and still are, ready to help. It is very unpleasant for us to conduct the Paper sustained mostly by these faithful friends. We should be much happier were it otherwise. We have no desire that our brethren who have means should hold on to it, and keep the amount good. This they will not do, if they believe what they profess to believe. Neither should they rashly dispose of their Lord's money. They should lay all on the altar, then let the sacrifice consume as the cause of truth demands.

But there are many calls for their means, besides to publish the REVIEW AND HERALD. This is but a small item. Other publications have been, and must be circulated. Several hundred dollars' worth of tracts have been circulated gratuitously, and many of them have fallen into the hands of our readers, and have proved a blessing to them. Others should be blest in this way, and it will require means to accomplish the work.

And above all, the dear servants of the Lord who go out to teach the unpopular truths of God's word, especially applicable to this present time, must be sustained.

We have very recently received a letter from the West, stating that a worthy preacher who has an article in this number, headed "Gospel Benefits," traveled on foot ninety miles to attend a Conference. These chosen vessels of the Lord, should be, and doubtless are, willing to suffer in the precious cause of their Master. But the church should take them in their arms and bear them out as they go into a hardened world to preach the truth, and feed the scattered sheep. If the Church is satisfied that God has called and qualified them for this work, they should make it their first object to help them.

The great difficulty with us all is, we are not in the work as we should be. The called and chosen servant of the Lord, one that is baptized into the sufferings of Christ, will love to go out trusting in God. He will love to suffer in the cause of truth. Brethren, we need a little more faith. God help us to believe. We must have faith, FAITH, FAITH, and still a little more faith, or the Devil will overcome us, and hinder us from working for God.

It is painful to witness the careless state of many who profess to believe that the period for the last warning message has arrived. But very few have learned to live out their faith. Many are making their calculations as though the Lord was never coming. O, may God wake them up to their duty, and show them what real faith is, that faith is to be perfected by corresponding works.

These servants of the Lord must go on their errand of mercy, and as they go, they must, and will be sustained. And it pains our heart to receive large donations from individuals to sustain the Paper, that should be placed in their hands, to bear their expenses from place to place, and support their families, if they have families, at home. This should not, and must not be so. We repeat it again, let the REVIEW AND HERALD be sustained by all of its readers, who can cast in a mite.

We think that the plan acted upon by some of our brethren in Vermont, is well calculated to advance the interests of the Paper, and do much towards interesting all to bear a part in its support. Brethren should be chosen in different parts of the wide field, as a Committee, or Agents, whose duty it shall be to forward the names and address of all who should receive the REVIEW AND HERALD, and give notice of such papers as should be discontinued, also, collect what each may have to contribute, and forward the same to the Office.

We also suggest that a list of those Agents be published in the REVIEW AND HERALD, that they, and their duty, may be distinctly known. And we hope that Agents will be chosen, and their names and residence furnished us, that we may be able to publish them soon.