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the tyrant is defeated. The publishing houses, the presses, are instru-
mentalities in God’s hand to send out to every tongue and nation the
precious light of truth. This light is reaching even to heathen lands, and
is constantly making inroads upon superstition and every conceivable
error.
Ministers who have preached the truth with all zeal and earnestness
may apostatize and join the ranks of our enemies, but does this turn
the truth of God into a lie? “Nevertheless,” says the apostle, “the
foundation of God standeth sure.” The faith and feelings of men may
change; but the truth of God, never. The third angel’s message is
sounding; it is infallible.
No man can serve God without uniting against himself evil men
and evil angels. Evil spirits will be put upon the track of every soul that
seeks to join the ranks of Christ, for Satan wishes to recover the prey
taken from his grasp. Evil men will give themselves over to believe
strong delusions, that they may be damned. These men will put on the
garments of sincerity and deceive, if possible, the very elect.
It is as certain that we have the truth as that God lives; and Satan,
with all his arts and hellish power, cannot change the truth of God into
a lie. While the great adversary will try his utmost to make of none
effect the word of God, truth must go forth as a lamp that burneth.
The Lord has singled us out and made us subjects of His marvelous
mercy. Shall we be charmed with the pratings of the apostate? Shall
we choose to take our stand with Satan and his host? Shall we join
with the transgressors of God’s law? Rather let it be our prayer: “Lord,
put enmity between me and the serpent.” If we are not at enmity with
his works of darkness, his powerful folds encircle us, and his sting
is ready at any moment to be driven to our hearts. We should count
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him a deadly foe. We should oppose him in the name of Christ. Our
work is still onward. We must battle for every inch of ground. Let
all who name the name of Christ clothe themselves with the armor of
righteousness.
Brethren and sisters, in behalf of our houses of publication we call
upon you to take stock in these institutions. You have nothing to fear;
invest your means where it will be doing good; scatter rays of light
to the darkest parts of the world. There is no such thing as failure in
this work. It is your privilege and duty to do now as your brethren did
when there were but few friends of the cause of truth. Take stock in our