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Colporteur Ministry
And in a large degree through our publishing houses is to be accom-
plished the work of that other angel who comes down from heaven with
great power and who lightens the earth with his glory.—
Testimonies
for the Church 7:139, 140
(1902).
Publications to Go Everywhere—Our publications should go
everywhere. Let them be issued in many languages. The third angel’s
message is to be given through this medium and through the living
teacher. You who believe the truth for this time, wake up. It is your duty
now to bring in all the means possible to help those who understand
the truth to proclaim it. Part of the money that comes in from the sale
of our publications should be used to increase our facilities for the
production of more literature that will open blind eyes and break up the
fallow ground of the heart.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:62
(1909).
There are many places in which the voice of the minister cannot
be heard, places which can be reached only by our publications,—the
books, papers, and tracts filled with the Bible truths that the people
need. Our literature is to be distributed everywhere. The truth is to be
sown beside all waters; for we know not which will prosper, this, or
that. In our erring judgment we may think it unwise to give literature
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to the very ones who would accept the truth the most readily. We know
not what may be the results of giving away a leaflet containing present
truth.—
Manuscript 127, 1909
.
We are fast approaching the end. The printing and circulation of
the books and papers that contain the truth for this time are to be our
work.—
Testimonies for the Church 8:89
(1904).
To Every Country and Clime—Publications must be multiplied,
and scattered like the leaves of autumn. These silent messengers are
enlightening and molding the minds of thousands in every country and
in every clime.—
The Review and Herald, November 21, 1878
.
In Every Language—From city to city, from country to country,
they [canvasser-evangelists] are to carry the publications containing
the promise of the Saviour’s soon coming. These publications are to
be translated into every language, for to all the world the gospel is to
be preached. To every worker Christ promises the divine efficiency
that will make his labors a success.—
Testimonies for the Church
9:34
(1909).