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“In these countries,” Mrs. White pointed out, “the Lord has able
workmen, laborers of experience. These can lead out in the establish-
ment of institutions, the training of workers, and the carrying forward
of the work in its different lines. God designs that they shall be fur-
nished with means and facilities. The institutions established would
give character to the work in these countries, and would give opportu-
nity for the training of workers for the darker heathen nations. In this
way the efficiency of our experienced workers would be multiplied a
hundredfold.”
Testimonies for the Church 6:25
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While broad foundations were to be laid in lands whence many
workers might quickly be prepared to go forth to the ends of the earth,
the less favored regions were not to be neglected. In this connection
Mrs. White wrote: “The cry comes from far-off countries, ‘Come over
and help us.’ These are not so easily reached, and not so ready for the
harvest, as are the fields more nearly within our sight; but they must
not be neglected.”
Testimonies for the Church 6:27
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It was her great desire to see the message of present truth pro-
claimed in every land, that led Mrs. White during the 1901 General
Conference to outline very clearly God’s purpose in building up the
work along broad lines in the favored regions of the earth. It was her
desire to see the message proclaimed in heathen lands, that led her to
urge the establishment of institutional training centers in Great Britain,
and on the Continent of Europe, as well as in Australia and in the
Southern States of America. She pointed out the folly of restricting
the work in such places.
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“Let us not forget the English-speaking countries,” she pleaded,
“where, if the truth were presented, many would receive and practise
it. London has been presented to me again and again as a place in
which a great work is to be done.... Why have not workers been sent
there, men and women who could have planned for the advancement
of the work?
Self-Supporting Missionaries
“I have wondered why our people, those who are not ordained
ministers, but who have a connection with God, who understand the
Scriptures, do not open the Word to others. If they would engage in
this work, great blessing would come to their own souls....