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Section 18—Extent of the Work
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hand, let us go forward improving every opportunity to extend the
work of God.
We shall have to labor under difficulties, but because of this, let
not our zeal flag. The Bible does not acknowledge a believer who is
idle, however high his profession may be.—
Letter 203, 1905
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Not as a Business Speculation
During the past few months I have been exceedingly busy, writ-
ing out the instruction given me as the Lord’s witness and messenger.
Often I have written ten pages before others were up in the morning.
I have been obliged to bear urgent messages to many persons....
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The Lord knows all the perils that surround us at this time. He
knows our necessities. He knows the strength that we need in order
to uphold the truth in its elevated, holy character, and He will supply
all our need. We are not to be depressed by any trials that may come.
I wish to say to you that if God opens the way for the brethren
in other parts of Australia to purchase property that may be used
for sanitarium work, such as the place that Brother-----has written
about, forbid them not. Utter not one word of remonstrance. There
are many cities to be worked, and medical missionary work is not to
be confined to a few centers.
For a long time the Battle Creek Sanitarium was the only medical
institution conducted by our people. But for many years light has
been given that sanitariums should be established near every large
city. Sanitariums should be established near such cities as Melbourne
and Adelaide. And when opportunities come to establish the work
in still other places, never are we to reach out the hand and say:
No, you must not create an interest in other places, for fear that our
patronage will be decreased.
If sanitarium work is the means by which the way is to be opened
for the proclamation of the truth, encourage and do not discourage
those who are trying to advance this work.
Faith Needed
May the Lord increase our faith and help us to see that He desires
us all to become acquainted with His ministry of healing and with