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___ will be an investment that will bring returns. I feel to urge this
matter because so much is at stake. I pray the Lord to impress your
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minds to carry out His will.—
Letter 261, 1905
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Holding Large Audiences—The Lord has given to some minis-
ters the ability to gather and to hold large congregations. As they labor
in the fear of God, their efforts will be attended by the deep movings
of the Holy Spirit upon human hearts....
I am charged to wake up the watchmen. The end of all things is at
hand. Now is the accepted time. Let our ministers and presidents of
conferences exercise their tact and skill in presenting the truth before
large numbers of people in our cities. As you labor in simplicity, hearts
will be melted. Bear in mind that as you deliver the testing message
for this time, your own heart will be softened and quickened by the
subduing influence of the Holy Spirit, and you will have souls for your
hire. As you stand before multitudes in the cities, remember that God
is your helper, and that by His blessing you may bear a message of a
character to reach the hearts of the hearers.—
Manuscript 53, 1910
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Men and Women to Teach Truth—Wise teachers—men and
women who are apt in teaching the truths of the Word—are needed in
our cities. Let these present the truth in all its sacred dignity, and with
sanctified simplicity.—
The Review and Herald, January 25, 1912
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Paul a Traveling Evangelist—Paul’s was a life of intense and
varied activities. From city to city, from country to country, he jour-
neyed, telling the story of the cross, winning converts to the gospel,
and establishing churches.—
Gospel Workers, 58, 59
(1915).
Strong, Courageous Workers—Feeble or aged men and women
should not be sent to labor in unhealthful, crowded cities. Let them
labor where their lives will not be needlessly sacrificed. Our brethren
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who bring the truth to the cities must not be obliged to imperil their
health in the noise and bustle and confusion, if retired places can be
secured.
Those who are engaged in the difficult and trying work in the
cities should receive every encouragement possible. Let them not be
subjected to unkind criticism from their brethren. We must have a care
for the Lord’s workers who are opening the light of truth to those who
are in the darkness of error.—
Letter 168, 1909
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