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and order could not be preserved; such labor would not encourage
studious habits in diligently searching the Scriptures to bring from
God’s storehouse things both new and old.—
Letter 2, 1885
.
God Will Work Mightily—There is a great work to be done in
Europe. It may seem to move slowly and hard at first; but God will
work mightily through you if you will only make an entire surrender
to Him. Much of the time you will have to walk by faith, not by
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feeling.—
Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of the Seventh-
day Adventists, 128, 129
(1886).
To the Ends of the Earth—The light of truth is to shine to the ends
of the earth. Greater and still greater light is beaming with celestial
brightness from the Redeemer’s face upon His representatives, to
be diffused through the darkness of a benighted world. As laborers
together with Him, let us pray for the sanctification of His Spirit, that
we may shine more and more brightly....
Our efforts are not to be confined to a few places where the light has
become so abundant that it is not appreciated. The gospel message is to
be proclaimed to all nations and kindreds and tongues and peoples.—
Testimonies For The Church 8:40
(1904).
To Belt the World—God has qualified His people to enlighten the
world. He has entrusted men with faculties that adapt them to extend
and accomplish a work that will belt the world. Sanitariums, schools,
printing offices, and kindred facilities are to be established in all parts
of the earth.
But this work has not yet been done. In foreign countries many
enterprises that require means must yet be begun and carried forward.
The opening of hygienic restaurants, the establishment of sanitariums
for the care of the sick and suffering, is just as necessary in Germany
as in America. Let all do their best, making their boast in the Lord,
and blessing others by their good works.
Christ co-operates with those who engage in medical missionary
work. Men and women who unselfishly do what they can to establish
sanitariums and treatment rooms in many lands will be richly rewarded.
Those who visit these institutions will be benefited physically, men-
tally, and spiritually. The weary will be refreshed, the sick will be
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restored to health, and the sin-burdened will be relieved. In far-off
countries thanksgiving will be heard from the lips of those whose
hearts are turned from the service of sin unto righteousness. By their