Chapter 19—Kind of Books Needed
To Strengthen the Pillars of the Faith—The work of bookmak-
ing is a grand and good work; but it has not always stood in the high
and holy position that God designed it should occupy, because self has
been interwoven with the work of some who have engaged in it. The
book work should be the means of quickly giving the sacred light of
present truth to the world. The publications that come forth from our
presses today are to be of such a character as to strengthen every pin
and pillar of the faith that was established by the word of God and by
the revelations of His Spirit.
The truth that God has given for His people in these last days,
should keep them firm when there come into the church those who
present false theories. The truth that has stood firm against the attacks
of the enemy for more than half a century must still be the confidence
and comfort of God’s people.
Our evidence to nonprofessors that we have the truth of the word
of God will be given in a life of strict self-denial. We must not make a
mockery of our faith, but ever keep before us the example of Him, who,
though He was the Prince of heaven, stooped to a life of self-denial
and sacrifice to vindicate the righteousness of His Father’s word. Let
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us each resolve to do our best, that the light of our good works may
shine forth to the world.
Unity and Progress—Perfect agreement should exist in the plans
laid for the publication of our books and periodicals, that the light
which they contain may be quickly carried everywhere, to the nominal
churches and to the world. Much more should have been accomplished
in the sale of our books than we see accomplished today.
Our ministers should call upon the church members to let the truth
triumph. “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord
is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,
and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee,
and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come
to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.”
Isaiah 60:1-3
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