Chapter 20—Our Large Message Books
Books That Reveal Light on Satan’s Apostasy—[
Note: The
reader must keep in mind that, since these statements were penned,
a number of large message-filled books have been published and are
available to our colporteurs.—Compilers.]
Instruction has been given
me that the important books containing the light that God has given
regarding Satan’s apostasy in heaven should be given a wide circulation
just now; for through them the truth will reach many minds. Patriarchs
and Prophets, Daniel and the Revelation, and The Great Controversy
are needed now as never before. They should be widely circulated
because the truths they emphasize will open many blind eyes.... Many
of our people have been blind to the importance of the very books
that were most needed. Had tact and skill then been shown in the sale
of these books, the Sunday-law movement would not be where it is
today.—
The Review and Herald, February 16, 1905
.
In The Desire of Ages, Patriarchs and Prophets, The Great Contro-
versy, and in Daniel and the Revelation, there is precious instruction.
These books must be regarded as of special importance, and every
effort should be made to get them before the people.—
Letter 229,
1903
.
The light given was that Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,
The Great Controversy, and Patriarchs and Prophets, would make
their way. They contain the very message the people must have, the
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special light God had given His people. The angels of God would
prepare the way for these books in the hearts of the people.—
Special
Instruction Regarding Royalties, 7
(1899).
The Spirit of Prophecy Books—I thank my heavenly Father for
the interest that my brethren and sisters have taken in the circulation
of Christ’s Object Lessons. By the sale of this book great good has
been accomplished, and the work should be continued. But the efforts
of our people should not be confined to this one book. The work of the
Lord includes more than one line of service. Christ’s Object Lessons
is to live and do its appointed work, but not all the thought and effort
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