p. 45 | NOTE ON THE ABOVE by James White

Publishing Committee · Rochester, N. Y. · Sep 18, 1855

NOTE ON THE ABOVE.

By James White

I fully agree with Bro. Hart as to future operations. But it has seemed necessary to hold Tent-meetings where there were believers to sustain them, and so the old ground has been occupied to little profit, only to the church, while new fields, where the people will hear candidly, and where much good can be accomplished, have been neglected. I am more than ever satisfied that the "harvest of the earth" is fast ripening. If preaching brethren wish large and attentive congregations, let them enter new fields. Do they desire freedom in preaching the Word, and to see souls brought to acknowledge the truth, then let them enter new fields.

But it is a fact that some of our preaching brethren are obliged to labor on the old ground, where but little or nothing can be done, for want of means to go out as missionaries into new fields, where much can be done. I would here suggest that before another Tent season comes on, a sum of $500 be raised for each Tent company that shall go out, to sustain them in new fields. Let there be as many Tents in the field as can be well manned with preachers, exhorters, and good help, let them enter upon the work with energy and faith, and let the church sustain them. But I have said more on this subject than I designed to when I took up my pen. Would it not be well for others to speak out on this subject? J. W.