Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

their own race, if they can receive the help God is
calling upon us to give them. Multitudes of men
and women in this field feel their deep poverty and
their need of uplifting. And when faithful teachers
shall come in to open to them the Scriptures just as
they read, presenting truth in its native purity, the
darkness will disappear. Bright beams of light will
shine upon the soul searching for truth. And with
those who have had advantages, a close and
intelligent investigation will take place upon the
subjects of truth revealed in the Scriptures. Many
will be taught of God. They will learn aright from
the Great Teacher, and will accept with joy the
truths that will sanctify and uplift. The moral image
of God will be restored in the soul, and many will
be eternally saved.
My dear brethren and sisters, Christ is now
saying to you: "Lift up your eyes and look on this
Southern field; for it needs workers--sowers of the
seed, and reapers. It needs your means for the
maintenance of these workers." The grace of Christ
is unlimited, it is God's free gift. Then why should
not this neglected people have some hope and
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