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Circulate the Publications
In the night of March 2, 1907, many things were revealed to me
regarding the value of our publications on present truth and the small
effort that is being made by our brethren and sisters in the churches
for their wide circulation.
I have been repeatedly shown that our presses should now be
constantly employed in publishing light and truth. This is a time of
spiritual darkness in the churches of the world. Ignorance of divine
things has hidden God and the truth from view. The forces of evil
are gathering in strength. Satan flatters his co-workers that he will
do a work that will captivate the world. While partial inactivity has
come upon the church, Satan and his hosts are intensely active. The
professed Christian churches are not converting the world; for they
are themselves corrupted with selfishness and pride, and need to
feel the converting power of God in their midst before they can lead
others to a purer or higher standard.
An Encouraging Experience
The afternoon of March 2 I spent in counsel with Brother and
Sister S. N. Haskell, discussing the work in Oakland and their plans
to go East to spend some time in South Lancaster. After our visit
I was weary and retired early. I was suffering with rheumatism in
my left side and could get no rest because of the pain. I turned from
side to side, trying to find ease from the suffering. There was a pain
in my heart that portended no good for me. At last I fell asleep.
About half past nine I attempted to turn myself, and as I did
so, I became aware that my body was entirely free from pain. As
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I turned from side to side, and moved my hands, I experienced an
extraordinary freedom and lightness that I cannot describe. The
room was filled with light, a most beautiful, soft, azure light, and I
seemed to be in the arms of heavenly beings.
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