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Testimonies for the Church Volume 9
Especially did she take delight in the special efforts which were
made to warn the cities, and from time to time there came from her
pen messages of counsel and instruction regarding this important
phase of our work. The steady progress of the cause around the
world was marked by this now aging messenger of the Lord residing
among the quiet hills of northern California. Although she knew her
labors were nearly finished, she had no fears for the future of the
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work of God, for as she stated: “whether or not my life is spared, my
writings will constantly speak, and their work will go forward as long
as time shall last.”—
Writing and Sending out of the “Testimonies
for the Church
,” Pages 13, 14
.
As plans were laid for the General Conference session of 1913,
Mrs. White would have been pleased to have attended, but in her
advancing age this seemed inadvisable. Not being able to present
an oral message, she wrote two communications to be read to the
delegates and church members assembled. In the second message,
which was read by the president of the General Conference to the
conference in session on the morning of May 27, she reviewed the
experience of past years, and rejoiced in the marked evidences that
God had led his people. Then, looking ahead, she called for renewed
efforts in soul-saving work and appealed again for the unwarned
cities. Looking into the future she saw the triumph of the church
and expressed words of courage:
“I have words of encouragement for you, my brethren. We are
to move forward in faith and hope, expecting large things from God.
The enemy will seek in every way to hinder the efforts that are being
made to advance the truth, but in the strength of the Lord you may
gain success. Let no discouraging words be spoken, but only such
words as will tend to strengthen and sustain your fellow workers...
.
“My interest in the general work is still as deep as ever and I
greatly desire that the cause of present truth shall steadily advance
in all parts of the world...
.
“I pray earnestly that the work we do at this time shall impress
itself deeply on heart and mind and soul. Perplexities will increase;
but let us, as believers in God, encourage one another. Let us not
lower the standard, but keep it lifted high, looking to him who is the
author and finisher of our faith. When in the night season I am unable
to sleep, I lift my heart in prayer to God, and he strengthens me, and
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