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and new to them, and would open their Bibles with a deep and new in-
terest, as subjects of truth that had been dark to them were made plain,
especially the light in regard to the Sabbath of the fourth command-
ment. As they searched the Scriptures to see if these things were so, a
new light shone upon their understanding, for angels were hovering
over them, and impressing their minds with the truths contained in the
publications they had been reading.
Searching With Prayer and Tears—I saw them holding papers and
tracts in one hand, and the Bible in the other, while their cheeks were
wet with tears; and bowing before God in earnest, humble prayer, to
be guided into all truth,—the very thing He was doing for them before
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they called upon Him. And when the truth was received in their hearts,
and they saw the harmonious chain of truth, the Bible was to them a
new book; they hugged it to their hearts with grateful joy, while their
countenances were all aglow with happiness and holy joy.
These were not satisfied with merely enjoying the light themselves,
and they began to work for others. Some made great sacrifices for the
truth’s sake and to help those of the brethren who were in darkness.
The way is thus preparing to do a great work in the distribution of
tracts and papers in other languages.—
Life Sketches, 214, 215
(1915).
Books Taken From Shelves—It is true that some who buy the
books will lay them on the shelf or place them on the parlor table and
seldom look at them. Still God has a care for His truth, and the time
will come when these books will be sought for and read. Sickness
or misfortune may enter the home, and through the truth contained
in the books God sends to troubled hearts peace and hope and rest.
His love is revealed to them, and they understand the preciousness
of the forgiveness of their sins. Thus the Lord co-operates with His
self-denying workers.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:313, 314
(1900).
Souls Brought to Christ—Our publications are now sowing the
gospel seed, and are instrumental in bringing as many souls to Christ
as the preached word. Whole churches have been raised up as the
result of their circulation.—
The Review and Herald, June 10, 1880
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Even the Fragments Are Precious—We should treat as a sacred
treasure every line of printed matter containing present truth. Even the
fragments of a pamphlet or of a periodical should be regarded as of
value. Who can estimate the influence that a torn page containing the
truths of the third angel’s message may have upon the heart of some