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light to lead men and women to the greater light. Oh, how much good
would be accomplished if the books containing this light were read
with a determination to carry out the principles they contain! There
would be a thousandfold greater vigilance, a thousandfold more self-
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denial and resolute effort. And many more would now be rejoicing in
the light of present truth.
My brethren and sisters, work earnestly to circulate these books.
Put your hearts into this work, and the blessing of God will be with
you. Go forth in faith, praying that God will prepare hearts to receive
the light. Be pleasant and courteous. Show by a consistent course that
you are true Christians. Walk and work in the light of heaven, and
your path will be as the path of the just, shining more and more unto
the perfect day.—
The Review and Herald, January 20, 1903
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Truths Barricaded by a “Thus Saith the Lord”—How many
have read carefully Patriarchs and Prophets, The Great Controversy,
and The Desire of Ages? I wish all to understand that my confidence in
the light that God has given stands firm, because I know that the Holy
Spirit’s power magnified the truth, and made it honorable, saying:
“This is the way, walk ye in it.” In my books, the truth is stated,
barricaded by a “Thus saith the Lord.” The Holy Spirit traced these
truths upon my heart and mind as indelibly as the law was traced by
the finger of God, upon the tables of stone, which are now in the ark,
to be brought forth in that great day when sentence will be pronounced
against every evil, seducing science produced by the father of lies.—
Letter 90, 1906
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God would be pleased to see The Desire of Ages in every home.
In this book is contained the light He has given upon His word. To
our canvassers I would say, Go forth with your hearts softened and
subdued by reading of the life of Christ. Drink deeply of the water of
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salvation, that it may be in your heart as a living spring, flowing forth
to refresh souls ready to perish.—
Letter 75, 1900
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“The Great Controversy,” Above Silver or Gold—The Great
Controversy should be very widely circulated. It contains the story of
the past, the present, and the future. In its outline of the closing scenes
of this earth’s history, it bears a powerful testimony in behalf of the
truth. I am more anxious to see a wide circulation for this book than
for any others I have written; for in The Great Controversy, the last