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is to especially make plain the way that sinners may come to Christ
and be saved. They should point them to Christ, as did John, and with
touching simplicity, their hearts aglow with the love of Christ, say,
“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
Strong and earnest appeals should be made to the sinner to repent and
be converted.
Those who neglect this part of the work need to be converted
themselves before venturing to give a discourse. Those whose hearts
are filled with the love of Jesus, with the precious truths of His Word,
will be able to draw from the treasure house of God things new and
old. They will not find time to relate anecdotes; they will not strain to
become orators, soaring so high that they cannot carry the people with
them; but in simple language, with touching earnestness, they will
present the truth as it is in Jesus.—
The Review and Herald, February
22, 1887
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Revival of Old Advent Truths
There is a work of sacred importance for ministers and people to
do. They are to study the history of the cause and people of God.
They are not to forget the past dealing of God with His people. They
are to revive and recount the truths that have come to seem of little
value to those who do not know by personal experience of the power
and brightness that accompanied them when they were first seen and
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understood. In all their original freshness and power these truths are
to be given to the world.—
Manuscript 22, 1890
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The Ministration of Angels
Over every man good and evil angels strive. It is the man himself
who determines which shall win. I call upon the ministers of Christ
to press home upon the understanding of all who come within the
reach of their voice, the truth of the ministration of angels. Do not
indulge in fanciful speculations. The written Word is our only safety.
We must pray as did Daniel, that we may be guarded by heavenly
intelligences.—
Letter 201, 1899
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