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work has been accomplished which is far-reaching for good. But they
have erred in making investment beyond their means, and have thus
placed themselves in the bondage of debt. By this the future of the
institution and the honor of the cause are imperiled. Now, instead of
adding to the difficulties of the situation, shall we not courageously
grapple with the work of lifting the debt?
I am stirred by the Spirit of God to sound an alarm. Oh, what
a sight it would be for the angels to see the institutions established
for the illustration and promulgation of the principles of reform and
Christian living, passing out of the hands of those who can use them
in God’s work, into the hands of the world! Brethren, it is time that
we interested ourselves in behalf of these institutions in Europe that
are now suffering for help. As Christ deals with us, so must we deal
with our brethren who are in difficulty.
The Lord’s treasures are at hand, entrusted to us for just such
emergencies. Let our people who love God and His cause come to
the help of His imperiled institutions. Our American brethren should
rally to the rescue. Our Scandinavian brethren in America should be
specially aroused to take decided action. And our brethren in Denmark,
Norway, and Sweden should understand that now is the time for them
to come up to the help of the Lord. Let all who trust in God and
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believe His word study diligently to understand their privileges, their
responsibilities, and their duty in this matter. If we fail now to do our
work as God’s helping hand in relieving the Scandinavian publishing
house and sanitarium, we shall lose a great blessing.
Who will now place themselves on the Lord’s side? Who will be
as His helping hand, lifting wholeheartedly? Who will encourage the
oppressed to trust in the Lord? Who will manifest that faith which
will not fail nor falter, but which presses forward to victory? Who
will now strive to build up that which Satan is striving to tear down, a
work which should be going forward in strong lines? Who will now
do for their brethren in Europe that which they would wish to have
done for them in similar circumstances? Who will co-operate with the
ministering angels?
The Lord calls upon His people to make offerings of self-denial.
Let us give up something that we intended to purchase for personal
comfort or pleasure. Let us teach our children to deny self and become
the Lord’s helping hands in dispensing His blessings.