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This branch of the Lord’s work has not received due attention, and
through this neglect much has been lost. If the church would manifest
a greater interest in the reforms through which God himself is seeking
to fit them for his coming, their influence would be far greater than it
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now is. God has spoken to his people, and he designs that they shall
hear and obey his voice. Although the health reform is not the third
angel’s message, it is closely connected with it. Those who proclaim
the message should teach health reform also. It is a subject that we
must understand, in order to be prepared for the events that are close
upon us, and it should have a prominent place. Satan and his agents
are seeking to hinder this work of reform, and will do all they can to
perplex and burden those who heartily engage in it. Yet none should
be discouraged at this, or cease their efforts because of it. The prophet
Isaiah speaks thus of one characteristic of Christ: “He shall not fail
nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth.” [
Isaiah
42:4
.] Then let not his followers talk of failure or discouragement, but
remember the price paid to rescue man that he might not perish, but
have eternal life.
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