THE REVIEW AND HERALD by Editor

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 26, 1861

THE REVIEW AND HERALD.

By Editor

THIS number closes the eighteenth volume of the REVIEW AND HERALD. When we commenced the publication of this paper in 1850, we had no expectations that it would be needed so long. The outlines of the future are laid out before us in the prophetic word; but the filling up of the varied picture of christian experience under the providence of God is wisely hid from us. Hence every day has its new trials, and victories to gain, its new joys, and causes for rejoicing. Then let every trusting soul toil on, suffer on, hope on, rejoice on, until the picture is full, the battles are fought, the war over, the great victory won, and the noble and brave victors all gathered home, Amen.

The Review and Herald has passed through a varied scene of prosperity and adversity. It has had its warm friends and bitter enemies, its adversity and prosperity, its clouds and sunshine, its loyal men and its traitors; but all the while God has looked upon it with a care to protect, and in the end, all the efforts of its foes to tear it down have built it up. We commence the next volume in the new Office building under the most favorable circumstances.

The trials of the past should learn us a lesson of profit for the future. Our greatest trials, and which have had the worst influence on the Review and Herald, have arisen from putting too much confidence in those not fully proved. Here we design to be more guarded. If we recommend men of little experience and humility to fill important positions in the cause, we hurt both the cause and the men.

We design also to be more select in furnishing matter for the paper. Some may not see the necessity of this, and may be in danger of being displeased. We hope all will have confidence in us, however, that we intend to do that which will best advance the cause. Let this serve as a notice to save from disappointment. We refer particularly to local and personal matters, such as lengthy reports of the finances of one State, or a portion of it; or statements concerning the wants of individuals, or resolutions in their praise. If it be necessary to publish such matters, let them be prepared with the greatest caution for an extra leaf, or circular, and sent to those only whom the matter concerns. Then all can be served, all pleased, and the Review be not encumbered with local matters.

We would say to our many readers in the language of the apostle, "Brethren, pray for us." We need your prayers. And may God give us wisdom to guide in the careful and faithful performance of our duty.