Chapter 19—Books That Give the Message
Proclaim the Third Angel’s Message—The Lord calls for work-
ers to enter the canvassing field that the books containing the light of
present truth may be circulated. The people in the world need to know
that the signs of the times are fulfilling. Take to them the books that
will enlighten them....
Those who have been long in the truth are asleep. They need to
be sanctified by the Holy Spirit. The third angel’s message is to be
proclaimed with a loud voice. Tremendous issues are before us. We
have no time to lose. God forbid that we should allow minor matters
to eclipse the light which should be given to the world.
The warning message is to be carried to all parts of the world. Our
books are to be published in many different languages. With these
books, humble, faithful men are to go forth as colporteur evangelists,
bearing the truth to many who otherwise would never be enlightened.—
Manuscript 76, 1901
.
A Definite Mission—My heart aches as I see those who profess
to be looking for the Saviour devoting their time and talents to circu-
lating books that contain nothing concerning the special truths for this
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time—books of narrative, books of biography, books of men’s theories
and speculations. The world is full of such books; they can be had
anywhere; but how can the followers of Christ engage in so common a
work, when there is crying need for God’s truth on every hand? It is
not our mission to circulate such works. There are thousands of others
to do this, who as yet have not sufficient knowledge of anything better.
We have a definite mission, and we should not turn from it to side
issues. Men and means are not to be employed in bringing before the
people books that have no bearing upon the present truth.—
Manual
for Canvassers, 51
(1902).
Unless care is taken, the market will be flooded with books of a
cheap order, and the people will be deprived of the light and truth which
it is essential they should have to prepare the way of the Lord.—
Letter
43, 1899
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