Basic HTML Version
Section 18—Extent of the Work
365
As a Lamp that Burneth
I am instructed to speak words to our people that will give them
courage to do diligently the work that shall come to them in this their
day of opportunity. I am instructed to urge the necessity of personal
consecration, and the sanctification of the whole being to God. Let
each one inquire, Lord, what wouldst Thou have me to do, that the
vigilance of Christ may be seen in my life, that His example may
be followed by me, that I may speak sincere words, which will help
souls in darkness? Oh, how I long to see church members clothed
with their beautiful garments, and prepared to go forth to meet the
Bridegroom! Many are expecting to sit down to the marriage supper
of the Lamb, who are unprepared for the coming of the King. They
are like the blind; they do not seem to discern their danger.
The Lord calls upon you, oh, church that has been blessed with
the truth, to give a knowledge of this truth to those who know it not.
[334]
From one end of the world to the other must the message of Christ’s
soon coming be proclaimed. The third angel’s message—the last
message of mercy to a perishing world—is so precious, so glorious.
Let the truth go forth as a lamp that burneth. Mysteries into which
angels desire to look, which prophets and kings and righteous men
desired to know, the church of God is to make known.
A Call to Greater Self-Denial
It is our privilege to see the work of God advancing in the cities.
Christ is waiting, waiting, for places to be entered. Who are prepar-
ing for this work? We shall not say that we are destitute of laborers.
There are some workers, and for this we are glad. But there is a
greater, a far greater work to be done in our cities. Far greater self-
denial is to be practiced in order that the word of life may be carried
from place to place and from house to house.
More and more, men and women are going forth with the gospel
message. We thank God for this. But we need a greater awakening.
We slide back into self-indulgence; we do not exercise to the utmost
the virtues that Christ has promised if we ask in faith. That which
we receive from Christ we must give to others. Just as surely as
we receive, so surely must we give. None who receive the grace