The Western Cities
The Cities of California—There is work to be done in
California,—a work that has been strangely neglected. Let this work
be delayed no longer. As doors open for the presentation of truth, let
us be ready to enter. Some work has been done in the large city of
San Francisco, but as we study the field we see plainly that only a
beginning has been made. As soon as possible, well-organized efforts
should be put forth in different sections of this city, and also in Oak-
land. The wickedness of San Francisco is not realized. Our work in
this city must broaden and deepen. God sees in it many souls to be
saved.—
Testimonies For The Church 7:110
(1902).
Shall we not do all in our power to establish the work in the great
cities of San Francisco and Oakland, and in all the other cities of
California? Thousands upon thousands who live in the cities close by
us need help in various ways. Let the ministers of the gospel realize
that the Lord Jesus Christ said to His disciples, “Ye are the light of the
world.”—
Manuscript 79, 1900
.
Western Tent Meetings—Well-equipped tent meetings should be
held in the large cities, such as San Francisco; for not long hence these
cities will suffer under the judgments of God. [
Note: Written in 1902.
]
San Francisco and Oakland are becoming as Sodom and Gomorrah,
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and the Lord will visit them in wrath.—
Manuscript 114, 1902
.
The Work Will Be Cut Short—San Francisco has been visited
with heavy judgments, but Oakland has been thus far mercifully spared.
The time will come when our labor in these places will be cut short,
therefore it is important that earnest efforts be put forth now to proclaim
to their inhabitants the message of the Lord for them.—
Manuscript
25, 1908
.
A Warning to San Francisco Workers—The work going for-
ward in San Francisco is a good work. But at every step there must
be watchfulness and prayer; for many things will come in to confuse
and entangle the workers. My brethren, the word has been given me
for you, “Watch and pray.” Watch lest you stand in the way of the
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