LABOR IN HOPE by M. L. Huntley

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · April 1, 1880

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 14

LABOR IN HOPE.

By M. L. Huntley

BY M. L. HUNTLEY.

“In due season we shall reap if we faint not.”

MANY efficient workers are inclined to become discouraged and inactive in the missionary work, because they do not see immediate results of their labors. But frequently just as they reach this point, circumstances develop the fact that the seed they have sown has been taking root, and is now ready to spring up and bear an abundant harvest. The following letter from a brother who has been sending out reading matter, illustrates the experience of many:—

“Dear Bro. ——: I herewith inclose a letter from ——, in which he expresses a desire for help. You can see what an interest he has in the truth. . . . I have been of the opinion that I could not do anything in the cause of God, but I have changed my mind. We can all work in the vineyard of the Lord. We must sow the seed, and wait patiently for God to give the increase. This is my first effort in the T. and M. work which has borne any fruit, and it gives me courage to make greater efforts than ever before. The letter is as follows: ‘I have distributed all the tracts you so kindly sent me, and would like to have another package. I saw ——, and we decided to take the Signs together. The next time I see him, I will get a dollar from him, and send you two dollars for the twelve-page edition. I would like very much to read the life of Wm. Miller. If you have it, send it to me. Have you heard anything about the truth? I hope they will send a strong man here to proclaim the truth.’”

Previous to the reception of this letter, an earnest request had been made for tent labor at that place by the gentleman to whom it was addressed. Thus it is evident that two persons are about taking a stand for the truth as the result of the efforts of this brother who had thought that he could do nothing in the cause of God. And not only this, but the way is being opened for the truth to be publicly proclaimed to many others. Let all missionary workers take courage.