1. _In the work itself._ It becomes a pleasure. Knowledge and
experience of the truth increase by communication, as seed by being
sown. Spiritual enjoyment is deepened. Christian character grows.
Many can say the sowing days are the happiest. 2. _In the
consciousness of usefulness._ It is not labour in vain. Assured that
we shall reap if we faint not. Already there are signs. Evil is
prevented. One and another are being trained to goodness. The future
career of those among whom you sow will be influenced in the most
valuable way. Some will have their passage to the grave helped. The
future world will be brightened to them, as well as the present.
3. _In the Master's approbation._ As the work goes on, the
consciousness of this is a blessedness. And when this world is left
behind, His "well done."
Address--1. Those who are sowing, with words of encouragement.
2. Those who ought to be, with words of exhortation.--_J. Rawlinson._