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of the Bible or its sacred teachings. God’s hand was in their coming to
America, that they might be brought under the enlightening influence
of the truth revealed in His Word, and become partakers of His saving
faith.—
The Review and Herald, March 1, 1887
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God in His providence has brought men to our very doors, and
thrust them, as it were, into our arms, that they might learn the truth,
and be qualified to do a work we could not do in getting the light to
men of other tongues.—
The Review and Herald, July 25, 1918
.
Many of these foreigners are here in the providence of God, that
they may have opportunity to hear the truth for this time, and receive a
preparation that will fit them to return to their own lands as bearers of
precious light shining direct from the throne of God.—
Pacific Union
Recorder, April 21, 1910
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Great benefits would come to the cause of God in the regions
beyond, if faithful effort were put forth in behalf of the foreigners
in the cities of our homeland. Among these men and women are
some who, upon accepting the truth, could soon be fitted to labor for
their own people in this country and in other countries. Many might
return to the places from which they came, in the hope of winning
their friends to the truth. They could search out their kinsfolk and
neighbors, and communicate to them a knowledge of the third angel’s
message.—
The Review and Herald, October 29, 1914
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Slothful Neglect
There has been a slothful neglect and a criminal unbelief among us
as a people, which has kept us back from doing the work God has left
us to do in letting our light shine forth to those of other nations.—
Life
Sketches, 213
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I have been shown that, as a people, we have been asleep as to our
duty in regard to getting the light before those of other nations.—
Life
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Sketches, 212
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We are not keeping pace with the opening providence of God.
Jesus and angels are at work. This cause is onward, while we are
standing still and being left in the rear. If we would follow the opening
providence of God, we should be quick to discern every opening, and
make the most of every advantage within our reach, to let the light
extend and spread to other nations.—
Life Sketches, 212, 213
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