Extension of the Work in Foreign Fields
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work has been done. The seeds of truth have been sown, the light has
flashed upon many minds, bringing enlarged views of God and a more
correct estimate as to the character to be formed. Thousands have been
brought to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. They have been
imbued with the faith that works by love and purifies the soul.
The value of these spiritual advantages is beyond our comprehen-
sion. What line can sound the depths of the word preached? What
balances can correctly weigh the influence of those who are converted
to the truth? In their turn they become missionaries to work for others.
In many places houses of worship have been erected. The Bible, the
precious Bible, is studied. The tabernacle of God is with men, and He
dwells with them.
Let us rejoice that a work which God can approve has been done in
these fields. In the name of the Lord let us lift up our voices in praise
and thanksgiving for the results of work abroad.
And still our General, who never makes a mistake, says to us:
“Advance. Enter new territory. Lift up the standard in every land.
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‘Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen
upon thee.’”
Our watchword is to be: Onward, ever onward. The angels of
God will go before us to prepare the way. Our burden for the “regions
beyond” can never be laid down until the whole earth shall be lightened
with the glory of the Lord.
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The missionary spirit needs to be revived in our churches. Every
member of the church should study how to help forward the work
of God, both in home missions and in foreign countries. Scarcely a
thousandth part of the work is being done that ought to be done in
missionary fields. God calls upon His workers to annex new territory
for Him. There are rich fields of toil waiting for the faithful worker.
And ministering angels will co-operate with every member of the
church who will labor unselfishly for the Master.
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The church of Christ on earth was organized for missionary pur-
poses, and the Lord desires to see the entire church devising ways and