The Publishing Work by P. A. Rick

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jul 25, 1912

The Publishing Work

By P. A. Rick

Conducted by the Publishing Department of the General Conference

N. Z. Town - - - - - - - - - - - Secretary

An Encouraging Outlook

IN answer to the urgent calls from India for canvassers, I responded, and reached Ceylon last November. What I have seen since coming to India is very encouraging.

Brother C. E. Weeks met me, and we went across to the southern point of India to spend Sabbath with the workers among the Tamil people at Nazareth. At this mission station they had just completed a much-needed school building. This was made possible by money received from the $300,000 Fund.

In April I was canvassing near Karmatar, so had the privilege of being at that mission over Sabbath. It is a great blessing to a canvasser, after spending weeks alone, to meet the faithful workers who are keeping the light burning in these dark corners of the earth. At this place they have just moved into new quarters of their own. The money for these buildings, which are a credit to our work, was also from the above-mentioned fund. I am sure if all those who have had a part in the raising of this fund could see the results, they would feel that it is money well invested. Of course, all realize that mere buildings can not bring souls to Christ, but they are a real necessity.

Improvements have also been made in the literature work. Just one month before I came, the Oriental Watchman was enlarged eight pages. At the beginning of the year, the cover was greatly improved. This message-filled monthly journal is gladly received by the people here. In April the Herald of Health, our monthly health magazine, also had an addition of eight pages, with a better cover. This journal has a large circulation among the Indians.

A number have been added to our force of workers lately. Up to the time I reached India, no workers had come out for over a year. Since then nine have arrived, and word comes that another canvasser will soon reach here. Now, with the press in suitable quarters, they will be able to put out all the literature that a large number of canvassers can sell. India is a large field, and many more canvassers are needed to speedily carry this saving message to its needy millions.

I am glad to say that I enjoy the work here, and that the dear Lord has kept me and helped me to have success. We know that the Lord has promised, and also that "he is not slack concerning his promise." P. A. RICK.