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knowledge of what is truth. While we are not awake to the situation,
and while much time is consumed in planning how to reach perishing
souls, Satan is busy devising and blocking the way.—
Medical Ministry,
303
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Hygienic Restaurants as Missionary Centers
The opening of hygienic restaurants is a work that God would
have done in the cities. If wisely conducted, these restaurants will
be missionary centers. Those working in them should have at hand
publications on health and temperance topics and on other phases of
gospel truth, to give to those coming for meals.—
Manuscript 114,
1902
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To Supply Spiritual Food
The workers in our restaurants are to prepare for the future im-
mortal life. Let them acquire the power and tact to prepare spiritual
food for the souls of men and women in these large cities. Watch for
souls as they that must give an account. The cities are to be warned,
and these young men and young women should remember that time
is precious. The world is increasing in wickedness as in the days of
Noah.—
Letter 279, 1905
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Results of Consecrated Effort
All missionary successes have been gained by consecrated effort.
By God’s ordained means we can work successfully, meeting and
surmounting obstacles, standing steadfastly under Christ’s banner,
refusing to fail or become discouraged.—
Special Testimonies, Series
B, No. 2, p. 19
.
The experience of apostolic days will come to us if men will be
worked by the Holy Spirit. The Lord will withdraw His blessing
where selfish interests are indulged; but He will put His people in
possession of good throughout the world, it they will unselfishly use
their ability for the uplifting of humanity. His work is to be a sign
of His benevolence, a sign that will win the confidence of the world
and bring in resources for the advancement of the gospel.—
Special
Testimonies, Series B, No. 1, p. 20
.