Chapter 20—Periodicals and their Circulation
Presenting the Truth Through Our Periodicals—Blessed, soul-
saving Bible truths are published in our papers. There are many who
can help in the work of selling our periodicals....
We have been asleep, as it were, regarding the work that may be
accomplished by the circulation of well-prepared literature. Let us
now, by the wise use of periodicals and books, preach the word with
determined energy, that the world may understand the message that
Christ gave to John on the Isle of Patmos. Let every human intelligence
who professes the name of Christ testify, The end of all things is at
hand; prepare to meet thy God.—
Colporteur Ministry, 145
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Truths We Hold Essential Needed for Review—Special efforts
are being made in the trial volume of the Review [
a series of missionary
issues of the Review in which appeared articles providing instruction
in the faith of SDAs.
] to present our faith in a condensed form before
its readers. Every number of the paper going to so many people should
correctly represent our faith. Articles are needed that will place before
the readers a comprehensive view of our position. The different points
of faith are to be clearly defined.
The publication of this trial volume is an important enterprise. The
most should be made of the opportunity to awaken in the minds of
the readers of the Review an interest in the truths we hold essential
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and sacred. Many numbers of the trial volume have been published.
There are not many more to be issued. Soon the golden opportunity to
present important truths at the right time will have passed. The most
should be made of this opportunity. Articles right to the point should
be published, clearly and correctly defining our position. Impressions,
either favorable or unfavorable, are being made upon the readers. How
anxious all should be who contribute to the Review to have every article
interesting and right to the point....
We see with pain some of the columns of the Review filled with
common matter that may be found in almost any religious paper....
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