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seeker after truth? Let us remember that somebody would be glad to
read all the books and papers we can spare. Every page is a ray of
light from heaven, to shine into the highways and the hedges, shedding
light upon the pathway of truth.
In the miracle of feeding the multitude with a few loaves and fishes,
the food was increased as it passed from Christ to those who accepted
it. Thus it will be in the distribution of our publications. God’s truth, as
it is passed out, will multiply greatly. And as the disciples by Christ’s
direction gathered up the fragments which remained, that nothing
should be lost, so we should treasure every fragment of literature
containing the truth for this time.—
The Review and Herald, August
27, 1903
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A Thousand in One Day—God will soon do great things for us
if we lie humble and believing at His feet.... More than one thousand
will soon be converted in one day, most of whom will trace their
first convictions to the reading of our publications.—
The Review and
Herald, November 10, 1885
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When the Final Warning Is Given—By thousands of voices, all
over the earth, the warning will be given. Miracles will be wrought, the
sick will be healed, and signs and wonders will follow the believers.
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Satan also works with lying wonders, even bringing down fire from
heaven in the sight of men. Thus the inhabitants of the earth will be
brought to take their stand.
The message will be carried not so much by argument as by the
deep conviction of the Spirit of God. The arguments have been pre-
sented. The seed has been sown, and now it will spring up and bear
fruit. The publications distributed by missionary workers have ex-
erted their influence, yet many whose minds were impressed have
been prevented from fully comprehending the truth or from yielding
obedience. Now the rays of light penetrate everywhere, the truth is
seen in its clearness.... A large number take their stand upon the Lord’s
side.—
The Great Controversy, 612
(1888).
God’s Plan for Proclaiming the Message—To us as a people
God has given great light, and He calls upon us to let it shine forth to
those in darkness. By us the light, the power, of a living truth is to be
given to the world. From us there is to shine forth to those in darkness
a clear, steady light, kept alive by the power of God. We are charged
to use the light given us to create other lights, that our fellow men may