Go Thou and Do Likewise.
By Editor
Bro. Jesse Huestand of Palestine, Crawford co. Ills. sends us the following:— "I here send you twenty dollars being about one tenth of my prosperity for the past year, five dollars I wish to give to J. N. Andrews for what good he has done, or for what light I have received in reading his publications." The spirit of gratitude and benevolence seen in the above is worthy of imitation. We suppose Bro. H. is alone, or nearly so, from his sending the results of his Systematic Benevolence to this office. He has well done in remembering Bro. Andrews. Some will rejoice in the truth, and at the same time forget those who have struggled with poverty, and worn out the very best of their lives, in bringing out the truth of God's word, and spreading it before their fellow men. There are very many admirers of Bro. Andrews' works on the Sanctuary, the Messages, and especially the History of the Sabbath, the praise of which is in all the churches. Thousands talk freely of the excellence of these works. This may be some consolation to the worn author; but after all, brethren, words are cheap. Actions better show how much we prize the labors of such men. Bro. H. gives $5 for the good Bro. Andrews' writings have done him. We want to give $5 for what good they have done us, and $20 for what good they have done and will do others. Here is a chance, brethren, to show how much you prize the labors of this pioneer in the cause. "But what shall be done with the means?" This we will now tell you. Bro. Andrews is homeless. We propose that the money be put into the hands of the General Conference Committee, for Bro. Andrews, with whom he may consult relative to his location and its appropriation. Brethren, may we not in part atone for the wrong in helping such untried geniuses as Shortridge and Hull, to homes, by doing as much at least for Bro. Andrews, whose arduous labors date back to the very commencement of the cause? We wish to show our gratitude to Bro. Andrews for the influence of his able works to the amount of $25, to be paid by the first day of April, 1864. Those who wish to respond to these suggestions, can do so by sending their pledges, with or without the money, from one to one hundred dollars, which will be acknowledged by letter.