Chapter 15—Harvest Ingathering
The Perplexing Problem
For years the perplexing question has been before us, How can
we raise funds adequate for the support of the missions which the
Lord has gone before us to open? We read the plain commands of
the gospel; and the missions, in both home and foreign fields, present
their necessities. The indications, yea, the positive revelations of
Providence unite in urging us to do quickly the work that is waiting to
be done.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:114
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A Successful Plan
One of the new plans for reaching unbelievers is the Harvest In-
gathering campaign for missions. In many places during the past few
years, this has proved a success, bringing blessing to many, and in-
creasing the flow of means into the mission treasury. As those not of
our faith have been made acquainted with the progress of the third
angel’s message in heathen lands, their sympathies have been aroused,
and some have sought to learn more of the truth that has such power to
transform hearts and lives. Men and women of all classes have been
reached, and the name of God has been glorified.—MS., “Consecrated
Efforts to Reach Unbelievers,” June 5, 1914.
Some may question the propriety of receiving gifts from unbeliev-
ers. Let such ask themselves: “Who is the real owner of our world?
To whom belong its houses and lands, and its treasures of gold and
silver?” God has an abundance in our world, and He has placed His
goods in the hands of all, both the obedient and the disobedient. He is
ready to move upon the hearts of worldly men, even idolaters, to give
of their abundance for the support of His work; and He will do this
as soon as His people learn to approach these men wisely and to call
their attention to that which it is their privilege to do. If the needs of
the Lord’s work were set forth in a proper light before those who have
means and influence, these men might do much to advance the cause
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