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truth. There is another field of labor, humbler, it may be, but fully as
promising. It is found in the home of the lowly, and in the mansion of
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the great.—
The Desire of Ages, 152
(1898).
Those in the Highways—Take the books to businessmen, to
teachers of the gospel, whose minds have not been called to the special
truths for this time. The message is to be given “in the highways,”—to
men who take an active part in the world’s work, to the teachers and
leaders of the people. Thousands can be reached in the most simple,
humble way. The most intellectual, those who are looked upon as
the world’s most gifted men and women, are often refreshed by the
simple words of one who loves God, and who can speak of that love
as naturally as the worldling speaks of the things that interest him
most deeply. Often the words well prepared and studied have but little
influence. But the true, honest expression of a son or daughter of God,
spoken in natural simplicity, has power to open the door to hearts that
have long been closed against Christ and His love.—
The Review and
Herald, January 20, 1903
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Books will reach those who can be reached in no other way,—those
living far from any large settlement. I call these the byway hearers. To
such ones our canvassers are to carry the books containing the message
of salvation.
Our canvassers are to be God’s evangelists, going from house to
house in out-of-the-way places, and opening the Scriptures to those
they meet. They will find those who are willing and anxious to learn
from the Scriptures....
I greatly desire to do all in my power to reach those in the highways
and the byways.—
Letter 155, 1903
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In the Thoroughfares of Travel—In the world-renowned health
resorts and centers of tourist traffic, crowded with many thousands of
seekers after health and pleasure, there should be stationed ministers
and canvassers capable of arresting the attention of the multitudes. Let
these workers watch their chance to present the message for this time,
and hold meetings as they have opportunity. Let them be quick to seize
opportunities to speak to the people. Accompanied by the power of the
Holy Spirit, let them meet the people with the message borne by John
the Baptist: “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” The
word of God is to be presented with clearness and power, that those
who have ears to hear, may hear the truth. Thus the gospel of present