The Harvest Ingathering by Daniel Nettleton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 22, 1914

The Harvest Ingathering

By Daniel Nettleton

Some More Personal Experience

I HAVE now nearly finished my work with the Harvest Ingathering REVIEW in our town. I have a small portion yet to canvass, and then my work for this special paper and its purpose for 1913 will be finished. I have distributed over three hundred copies of the paper, and when finished shall have thirty-five dollars or forty dollars for the missions. This required some self-denial and hard work. I often came home with weary legs and an empty stomach, but with a happy heart. The joy of my Lord has been my strength. I had many good visits, seasons of prayer, and Bible studies with families. Of course, all did not receive me kindly nor help me in my work. For these I felt sorry, prayed for them, and went on to find others who would take an interest and help in our work of giving the gospel to all the world in this generation.

After many years of observation and personal experience, I find that one of the most valuable and essential qualifications for a missionary is a pair of good sound legs. In order to be a successful fisher of men, the missionary must do as a fisher of fish does, go where the fish are.

What the church and the world need today are men who not only can preach and teach publicly, but can and will go out and teach, as Paul did, "from house to house." The only successful way to teach the people the gospel message for today, in the cities and towns of this or other lands, is by wise, kindly personal efforts in their homes, in connection, if possible, with public preaching of the word of God. I am thankful I can still have a small part in this work.

# A Blessing for 1914 and All Succeeding Years

"The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace." Num. 6: 24-26.

The Lord bless thee: How shall he bless thee? With the gladness that knoweth no decay, With the riches that cannot pass away, With the sunshine that makes an endless day — Thus, may he bless thee,

And keep thee: How shall he keep thee? With the all-covering shadow of his wings, With the strong love that guards from evil things, With the sure power that safe to glory brings — Thus may he keep thee!

I wish the above blessings for all my dear brethren and sisters in the church of God, especially those who may know me personally and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus. DANIEL NETTLETON.