Chapter 5—A Sacred Work
Proclaim Divine Message to All the World—I am bidden to say
to our publishing houses. Lift up the standard; lift it up. Proclaim
the third angel’s message, that all the world may hear, and know that
there is a people who “keep the commandments of God, and have the
testimony of Jesus Christ.” Let our literature give the divine message
as a witness to all the world.
Now, as never before, the great and wonderful work of this message
is to be carried on. The world is to receive the light, and many will
gain their knowledge of the truth through an evangelizing ministry of
the word in our books and papers. Our periodicals are to be distributed
by men and women of all stations and walks in life. Young and old are
to act a part. These publications are to show that the end of all things
is at hand.
We have, as it were, been asleep regarding this matter. Let us
now send forth the word with determined energy, that the world may
understand the messages that Christ gave to John on the Isle of Patmos.
Let everyone professing the name of Christ act a part in sending
forth the message, “The end of all things is at hand”; “prepare to meet
thy God.” Our publications should go everywhere. The circulation of
our periodicals should be greatly increased. The third angel’s message
is to be given through gospel literature, and through the living teacher.
You who believe the truth for this time, wake up. It is our duty now
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to employ every possible means to help in the proclamation of the
truth. When you are riding on the cars, visiting, conversing with your
neighbors—wherever you are, let your light shine forth. Hand out the
papers and tracts to those with whom you associate, and speak a word
in season, praying that the Holy Ghost will make the seed productive
in some hearts. This work will be blessed of God.—SpTPW 231, 232.
Sacredness of God’s Instrumentalities—There are many who
recognize no distinction between a common business enterprise, as
a workshop, factory, or cornfield, and an institution established es-
pecially to advance the interests of the cause of God. But the same
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