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Christian Service
Circulate Without Discrimination
There are many places in which the voice of the minister cannot be
heard, places which can be reached only by publications,—the books,
papers, and tracts that are filled with the Bible truth that the people
need. Our literature is to be distributed everywhere. The truth is to be
sown beside all waters; for we know not which shall prosper, this or
that. In our erring judgment we may think it unwise to give literature
to the very ones who would accept the truth most readily. We know
not what may be the good results of giving away a leaflet containing
present truth.—
The Southern Watchman, January 5, 1904
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Treasure Every Fragment
In the miracle of feeding the multitude with a few loaves and fishes,
the food was increased as it passed from Christ to those who received
it. Thus it will be in the distribution of our literature. God’s truth, as it
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is passed out, will multiply greatly. And as the disciples, by Christ’s
direction, gathered up the fragments, that nothing might be lost, so
we should treasure every fragment of literature containing the truth
for this time. None can estimate the influence that even a torn page
containing the truths of the third angel’s message may have upon the
heart of some seeker after truth.—
The Southern Watchman, January 5,
1904
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Establish Depositories
In every important place there should be a depository for publica-
tions. And some one who really appreciates the truth should manifest
an interest to get these books into the hands of all who will read.—
Testimonies for the Church 1:473
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Angels Prepare the Way
I saw that the work of present truth should engage the interest of
all. The publication of truth is God’s ordained plan, as a means of
warning, comforting, reproving, exhorting, or convicting all to whose
notice the silent, voiceless messengers may be brought. Angels of
God have a part to act in preparing hearts to be sanctified by the truths