Chapter 24—The Far-Reaching Influence of our
Publications
Power of the Pen—The pen is a power in the hands of men who
feel the truth burning upon the altar of their hearts, and who have
an intelligent zeal for God, balanced with sound judgment. The pen,
dipped in the fountain of pure truth, can send the beams of light to
dark corners of the earth, which will reflect its rays back, adding new
power, and giving increased light to be scattered everywhere.—
Life
Sketches, 214
(1915).
The Press God’s Instrumentality—The press is a powerful
means to move the minds and hearts of the people.... The press is
a powerful instrumentality which God has ordained to be combined
with the energies of the living preacher to bring the truth before all
nations, kindreds, tongues, and peoples. Many minds can be reached in
no other way.—
Christian Experience and Teachings, 225-227
(1922).
The publishing branch of our cause has much to do with our power.
I do desire that it shall accomplish all that the Lord designs it should.
If our bookmen do their part faithfully, I know, from the light God
has given me, that the knowledge of present truth will be doubled and
trebled.—
Life Sketches, 446, 447
(1915).
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Influence of Our Publications—I have been shown that our pub-
lications should be printed in different languages and sent to every
civilized country, at any cost. What is the value of money at this time,
in comparison with the value of souls? ...
I have been shown that the press is powerful for good or evil. This
agency can reach and influence the public mind as no other means
can. The press, controlled by men who are sanctified to God, can be a
power indeed for good in bringing men to the knowledge of the truth....
In Other Lands—I have been shown that the publications already
have been doing a work upon some minds in other countries, in break-
ing down the walls of prejudice and superstition. I was shown men
and women studying with intense interest papers and a few pages of
tracts upon present truth. They would read the evidences so wonderful
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