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Lend your neighbors some of our smaller books. If their interest
is awakened, take some of the larger books. Show them
Christ’s Ob-
ject Lessons
. Tell them its history, and ask them if they do not want
a copy. If they already have it, ask them if they do not want to read
other books of a similar nature. If possible, secure an opportunity to
teach them the truth. Beside all waters you are to sow the seeds of
truth, though not knowing which shall prosper, this or that.
House-to-House Work
In many states there are settlements of industrious, well-to-do
farmers, who have never had the truth for this time. Such places
should be worked. Let our lay members take up this line of service.
By lending or selling books, by distributing papers, and by hold-
ing Bible readings, our lay members could do much in their own
neighborhoods. Filled with love for souls they could proclaim the
message with such power that many would be converted.
Two Bible workers were seated in a family. With the open
Bible before them, they presented the Lord Jesus Christ as the sin-
pardoning Saviour. Earnest prayer was offered to God, and hearts
were softened and subdued by the influence of the Spirit of God.
Their prayers were uttered with freshness and power. As the word
of God was explained, I saw that a soft, radiant light illumined the
Scriptures, and I said, softly: “Go out into the highways and hedges,
and compel them to come in, that My house may be filled.”
Luke
14:23
.
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The precious light was communicated from neighbor to neighbor.
Family altars which had been broken down were again erected, and
many were converted.
My brethren and sisters, give yourselves to the Lord for service.
Allow no opportunity to pass unimproved. Visit the sick and suffer-
ing, and show a kindly interest in them. If possible, do something to
make them more comfortable. Through this means you can reach
their hearts and speak a word for Christ.
Eternity alone will reveal how far-reaching such a line of labor
can be. Other lines of usefulness will open before those who are
willing to do the duty nearest them. It is not learned, eloquent speak-
ers that are needed now, but humble, Christlike men and women,