Our Denominational Literature
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simplicity. Let the gospel be sent to all parts of the world, awakening
burdened souls to inquire: ‘What must I do to be saved?’”
Prices
Our periodicals have been offered for a limited time on trial at
a very low figure; but this has failed of accomplishing the object
designed—to secure many permanent subscribers. These efforts are
made at considerable expense, often at a loss, and with the best of
motives; but if no reduction in price had been made, a greater number
of permanent subscribers would have been obtained.
Plans have been made for lowering the prices of our books, without
making a corresponding change in the cost of production. This is an
error. The work should be kept on a paying basis. Let not the prices of
books be lowered by special offers which may be termed inducements
or bribes. God does not approve of these methods.
There is a demand for low-priced books, and this demand must be
met. But the right plan is to lessen the cost of production.
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In new fields, among ignorant or partially civilized peoples, there
is great need of small books presenting the truth in simple language
and abundantly illustrated. These books must be sold at a low price,
and the illustrations must, of course, be inexpensive.
Translations
A far greater effort should be made to extend the circulation of our
literature in all parts of the world. The warning must be given in all
lands and to all peoples. Our books are to be translated and published
in many different languages. We should multiply publications on
our faith in English, German, French, Danish-Norwegian, Swedish,
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and many other tongues; and people of
all nationalities should be enlightened and educated, that they, too,
may join in the work.
Let our publishing houses do all in their power to diffuse to the
world the light of heaven. In every way possible call the attention of
the people of every nation and tongue to those things that will direct
their minds to the Book of books.
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