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they would work together with God to present the truth! How earnestly
they would strive to lead men to accept the truth. How untiringly they
would labor to advance God’s cause in the world, proclaiming in word
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and deed, “The end of all things is at hand.”—
Letter 43, 1902
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Amid Confusion of Last Days—The words of Jesus Christ are
spoken to us living down here in the close of this earth’s history.
“When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up
your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” The nations are in
unrest. Times of perplexity are upon us. The waves of the sea are
roaring; men’s hearts are failing them for fear and for expectation of
those things that are coming upon the earth; but those who believe on
the Son of God will hear His voice amid the storm, saying, “It is I;
be not afraid”.... We see the world lying in wickedness and apostasy.
Rebellion to the commandments of God seems almost universal. Amid
the tumult of excitement with confusion in every place, there is a work
to be done in the world.—
Manuscript 44, 1900
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Planting the Standard in Dark Places—Satan’s armies are many,
and God’s people must spread over all the world, planting the standard
of truth in the dark places of the earth and doing their utmost to destroy
Satan’s kingdom.—
Letter 91, 1900
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The Highest, Greatest Work—The Lord designs that the presen-
tation of this message shall be the highest, greatest work carried on in
the world at this time.—
Testimonies For The Church 6:11
(1900).
More Rapid Advancement—In this country and in foreign coun-
tries the cause of present truth is to make more rapid advancement than
it has yet made. If our people will go forth in faith, doing whatever they
can to make a beginning, and laboring in Christ’s lines, the way will be
opened before them. If they will show the energy that is necessary in
order to gain success, and the faith that goes forward unquestioningly
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in obedience to God’s command, rich returns will be theirs. They must
go as far and as fast as possible, with a determination to do the very
things that the Lord has said should be done. They must have push
and earnest, unwavering faith.... The world must hear the warning
message.—
Manuscript 162, 1905
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