Searching for the Lost
Bible Carried to Every Man’s Door—The Bible is unchained.
It can be carried to every man’s door, and its truths may be presented
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to every man’s conscience. There are many who, like the noble Bere-
ans, will search the Scriptures daily for themselves, when the truth is
presented, to see whether or not these things are so. Christ has said,
“Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and
they are they which testify of Me.” Jesus, the world’s Redeemer, bids
men not only to read but to “search the Scriptures.” This is a great and
important work, and it is committed to us, and in doing this we shall
be greatly benefited; for obedience to Christ’s command will not go
unrewarded. He will crown with especial tokens of His favor this act
of loyalty in following the light revealed in His Word.—
Counsels on
Sabbath School Work, 84
(1889).
Many Waiting to Be Gathered In—All over the world men and
women are looking wistfully to heaven. Prayers and tears and inquiries
go up from souls longing for light, for grace, for the Holy Spirit. Many
are on the verge of the kingdom, waiting only to be gathered in.—
The
Acts of the Apostles, 109
(1911).
Searching for the Lost—This work is to be a determined work.
The lost sheep are all through the country where you are. You are to
seek and to save that which is lost. They know not how to recover
themselves.—
Letter 189, 1899
.
Finding Openings for Studies—In every city that is entered, a
solid foundation is to be laid for permanent work. The Lord’s methods
are to be followed. By doing house-to-house work, by giving Bible
readings in families, the worker may gain access to many who are
seeking for truth. By opening the Scriptures, by prayer, by exercising
faith, he is to teach the people the way of the Lord.—
Testimonies For
The Church 7:38
(1902).
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Seeking Out the Honest Souls—I must do my best in bearing to
our people the message that the Lord has honest souls in all our cities,
and that they must be sought out. The Lord is not pleased with the
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