Testimony Treasures, Volume 3 - Ellen G. White

Jacob their sins." Isaiah 58:1.
Let us thank the Lord that there are a few laborers doing everything
possible to raise up some memorials for God in our neglected cities. Let us
remember that it is our duty to give these workers encouragement. God is
displeased with the lack of appreciation and support shown our faithful
workers in our large cities by His people in our own land. The work in the
home field is a vital problem just now. The present time is the most
favorable opportunity that we shall have to work these fields. In a little while
the situation will be much more difficult.
Jesus wept over Jerusalem because of the guilt and obstinacy of His
chosen people. He weeps also over the hardheartedness of those who,
professing to be co-workers with Him, are content to do nothing. Are those
who should appreciate the value of souls carrying, with Christ, a burden of
heaviness and constant sorrow, mingled with tears, for the wicked cities of
the earth? The destruction of these cities, almost wholly given up to idolatry,
is impending. In the great day of final reckoning what answer can be given
for neglecting to enter these cities now?
While carrying forward the work in America, may the Lord help us to
give to other countries the attention that they ought to have, so that the
workers in these fields will not be bound about, unable to leave memorials
for God in many places. Let us not allow too many advantages to be
absorbed in this country. Let us not continue to neglect our duty toward the
millions living in other lands. Let us gain a better understanding of the
situation and redeem the past.
Now the Time to Work
My brethren and sisters in America, it may be that in lifting up your eyes
to see afar off the fields white unto the harvest, you will receive into your
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