D. A. EASTON by D. A. Easton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 9, 1916

D. A. EASTON

By D. A. Easton

Missouri

MARCELINE.—I am an old man, seventy-four years of age, and am poor in this world's goods, but I thought a report of my efforts in missionary work might encourage some prosperous younger person to engage in similar labor.

A GROUP OF INTERESTED READERS FOR WHOM BROTHER EASTON IS LABORING

In starting my work I first secured ten of our good denominational books, and subscribed for small clubs of the Instructor and Little Friend. Visiting from house to house, I found those who were interested in the meaning of present-day conditions. With such persons, who were willing to read, I left one book for two weeks, then returned for it, and left another. Many wished to study further into different religious questions, especially those relating to the prophecies.

I made a portable blackboard, and a brother and sister, who are well informed on history and Bible topics, take turns going out with me, giving prophetic lectures in the evening. We have an interest in three towns, and more than one hundred and twenty-five persons are studying with us. I use the papers in working for the children. They are always eager to get them, and I could use many more. I could also use more papers in my house-to-house work for the older people than I am able to provide.

The people are hungry for the word of life. While I am old, unlearned, and, like Moses, slow of speech, yet I am so glad the Lord has opened the way for me to do some work in preparing the hearts of the people for the reception of the third angel's message.

I ask the prayers of God's people for the success of this work. The harvest surely is ripe. We praise God for past blessings, and pray that he may bless us more abundantly in the future.