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meet the people. If persons mention the subject, tell them that this is
not your burden now. But when they surrender heart and mind and will
to God, they are then prepared candidly to weigh evidence in regard to
these solemn, testing truths.—
Letter 77, 1895
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Message More Than Argument—Formal, set phrases, the pre-
sentation of merely argumentative subjects, is not productive of good.
The melting love of God in the hearts of the workers will be recognized
by those for whom they labor. Souls are thirsting for the waters of life.
Do not be empty cisterns. If you reveal the love of Christ to them, you
may lead the hungering, thirsting ones to Jesus, and He will give them
the bread of life and the waters of salvation.—
Letter 77, 1895
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Recount Your Own Experience in Conversion—Arouse every
spiritual energy to action. Tell those whom you visit the end of all
things is at hand. The Lord Jesus Christ will open the door of their
hearts, and will make upon their minds lasting impressions. Strive to
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arouse men and women from their spiritual insensibility. Tell them
how you found Jesus, and how blessed you have been since you gained
an experience in His service. Tell them what blessing comes to you as
you sit at the feet of Jesus, and learn precious lessons from His Word.
Tell them of the gladness and joy that there is in the Christian life. Your
warm, fervent words will convince them that you have found the pearl
of great price. Let your cheerful, encouraging words show that you
have certainly found the higher way. This is genuine missionary work,
and as it is done, many will awake as from a dream.—
Testimonies For
The Church 9:38
(1909).
Soul Winner’s Intercession the Secret of Success—In times past
there were those who fastened their minds upon one soul after another,
saying, “Lord, help me to save this soul.” But now such instances are
rare. How many act as if they realized the peril of sinners? How many
take those whom they know to be in peril, presenting them to God in
prayer, and supplicating Him to save them?—
Gospel Workers, 65
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