The Work in Europe
St. Helena, California,
December 7, 1902
To My Brethren in Europe
I have words to speak to you. The time has come for much to
be accomplished in Europe. A large work, such as has been done in
America, can be done in Europe. Let sanitariums be established, let
hygienic restaurants be started. Let the light of present truth shine
forth from the press. Let the work of translating our books go forward.
I have been shown that in the European countries lights will be kindled
in many places.
There are many places where the Lord’s work has not a proper
showing. Help is needed in Italy, in France, in Scotland, and in many
other countries. A larger work should be done in these places. Laborers
are needed. There is talent among God’s people in Europe, and the
Lord desires this talent to be employed in establishing all through
Great Britain and the continent, centers from which the light of His
truth may shine forth.
There is a work to be done in Scandinavia. God is just as willing to
work through Scandinavian believers as through American believers.
My brethren, bind up with the Lord God of hosts. Let Him be your
fear, and let Him be your dread. The time has come for His work to
be enlarged. Troublous times are before us, but if we stand together
in Christian fellowship, none striving for supremacy, God will work
mightily for us.
Let us be hopeful and courageous. Despondency in God’s service
is sinful and unreasonable. He knows our every necessity. He has all
power. He can bestow upon His servants the measure of efficiency that
their need demands. His infinite love and compassion never weary.
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With the majesty of omnipotence He unites the gentleness and care of
a tender shepherd. We need have no fear that He will not fulfill His
promises. He is eternal truth. Never will He change the covenant that
He has made with those that love Him. His promises to His church
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