Follow-up Methods
The Second Series of Meetings—When the arguments for present
truth are presented for the first time, it is difficult to fasten the points
upon the mind. And although some may see sufficiently to decide, yet
for all this, there is need of going all over the very same ground again,
and giving another course of lectures.—
Letter 60, 1886
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To Fix the Truth Distinctly—After the first efforts have been
made in a place by giving a course of lectures, there is really greater
necessity for a second course than for the first. The truth is new and
startling, and the people need to have the same presented the second
time, to get the points distinct and the ideas fixed in the mind.—
Letter
48, 1886
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Importance of Repeating Points of Truth—If those who knew
the truth and were established in it were indeed in need of having
its importance kept over before them and their minds stirred up by
the repetition of it, how important that this work is not neglected for
those newly come to the faith. Everything in the interpretation of the
Scripture is new and strange to them, and they will be in danger of
losing the force of the truth and receiving ideas not correct. In many
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efforts that have been made the work has been left incomplete.—
Letter
60, 1886
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Careful Plans for the Follow-up Series—It may be advisable to
change locations and have new congregations, but all the time you
are making a second effort, do it just as perfectly as if the first effort
had not been made. Let every talent of the workers be put out to the
exchangers. Let everyone do his level best and act an energetic part in
the work and service of God.
There are different kinds of work to be done. Souls are precious in
the sight of God; educate them, teach them, as they embrace the truth,
how to bear responsibilities. He who sees the end from the beginning,
who can make the seeds sown wholly fruitful, will be with you in your
efforts.—
Letter 48, 1886
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