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take their position until they see the very events taking place that are
foretold in it. The fulfillment of some of the predictions will inspire
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faith that others also will come to pass, and when the earth is light-
ened with the glory of the Lord, in the closing work, many souls will
take their position on the commandments of God as the result of this
agency.—
Manuscript 31, 1890
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Books With a Unique Influence—God gave me the light con-
tained in The Great Controversy and Patriarchs and Prophets and this
light was needed to arouse the people to prepare for the great day of
God, which is just before us. These books contain God’s direct appeal
to the people. Thus He is speaking to the people in stirring words,
urging them to make ready for His coming. The light God has given
in these books should not be concealed....
I know that the statement made that these books cannot be sold, is
untrue. I know; for the Lord has instructed me that this is said because
human devising has blocked the way for their sale. It cannot be denied
that these works were not the product of any human mind; they are the
voice of God speaking to His people and they will have an influence
upon minds that other books do not have.—
Manuscript 23, 1890
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Many will depart from the faith and give heed to seducing spirits.
Patriarchs and Prophets and The Great Controversy, are books that
are especially adapted to those who have newly come to the faith, that
they may be established in the truth. The dangers are pointed out that
should be avoided by the churches. Those who become thoroughly
acquainted with the lessons in these books will see the dangers before
them, and will be able to discern the plain, straight path marked out for
them. They will be kept from strange paths. They will make straight
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paths for their feet, lest the lame be turned out of the way.—
Letter 229,
1903
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Will Preserve From Error—Let there be an interest awakened in
the sale of these books. Their sale is essential; for they contain timely
instruction from the Lord. They should be appreciated as books that
bring to the people light that is especially needed just now. Therefore
these books should be widely distributed. Those who make a careful
study of the instruction contained in them, and will receive it as from
the Lord, will be kept from receiving many of the errors that are being
introduced. Those who accept the truths contained in these books will
not be led into false paths.
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