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Testimonies for the Church Volume 9
will move into regions that are in need of the gospel, that they may
point those in darkness to the Redeemer?
Circulating Our Publications
Many of God’s people are to go forth with our publications
into places where the third angel’s message has never been pro-
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claimed. Our books are to be published in many different languages.
With these books, humble, faithful men are to go out as colporteur-
evangelists, bearing the truth to those who would otherwise never be
enlightened. Those who take up this line of work are to go prepared
to do medical missionary work. The sick and suffering are to be
helped. Many for whom this work of mercy is done will hear and
accept the words of life.
The work of the canvasser-evangelist, whose heart is imbued
with the Holy Spirit, is fraught with wonderful possibilities for good.
The presentation of the truth, in love and simplicity, from house
to house, is in harmony with the instruction that Christ gave His
disciples when He sent them out on their first missionary tour. By
songs of praise, by humble, heartfelt prayers, many will be reached.
The divine Worker will be present to send conviction to hearts. “I am
with you alway,” is His promise. With the assurance of the abiding
presence of such a helper we may labor with faith and hope and
courage.
From city to city, from country to country, they are to carry the
publications containing the promise of the Saviour’s soon coming.
These publications are to be translated into every language, for to
all the world the gospel is to be preached. To every worker Christ
promises the divine efficiency that will make his labors a success.
Those who have long known the truth need to seek the Lord
most earnestly, that their hearts may be filled with a determination
to work for their neighbors. My brethren and sisters, visit those who
live near you, and by sympathy and kindness seek to reach their
hearts. Be sure to work in a way that will remove prejudice instead
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of creating it. And remember that those who know the truth for this
time and yet confine their efforts to their own churches, refusing to
work for their unconverted neighbors, will be called to account for
unfulfilled duties.