8
Counsels to Writers and Editors
those things that are not essential, and that have no bearing upon the
present necessities of the people....
Let more time be given to the publication and circulation of books
containing present truth. Call attention to books dwelling on practical
faith and godliness and to those that treat on the prophetic word. The
people are to be educated to read the sure word of prophecy in the light
of the living oracles. They need to know that the signs of the times are
fulfilling. It is God alone who can give success either in preparing or in
circulating our publications.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:150-158
(1902)
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A Definite, Far-reaching Work—The warning message for this
time is not being given earnestly in the great business world. Day
after day the centers of commerce and trade are thronged with men
and women who need the truth for this time, but who gain no saving
knowledge of its precious principles, because earnest, persevering
efforts are not put forth to reach this class of people where they are.
The publications and periodicals that come from our presses have
a definite and far-reaching work to do. These papers are not to repeat
and discuss the errors that are all the time coming in to divert the mind
from what is truth. Let the articles deal with the truths of the word of
God, giving clear instruction regarding the saving truths for this time,
and warning of the near approach of the judgments of God and the end
of all things.
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As the work advances, our publications in all languages should
increase in circulation. Our presses are now at work in many lands,
sending forth the truth in French, Danish, German, and many foreign
languages. Let a spirit of harmony and unity prevail as the work is
carried forward; we have no time for contention and strife. In every
clime the truth is to go forth as a lamp that burneth. Let every reasoning
mind have the privilege of hearing the truth for this time.—
Manuscript
61, 1909
.
Early Encouragement and Instruction—July, 1853, I saw that
it was not as it should be, that the paper, owned and approved by God,
should come out so seldom. [
The Review and Herald previous to
this time had been published quite irregularly, and was now issued
semimonthly.
] The cause, in the time in which we are living, demands
the paper weekly, and the publication of many more tracts to expose
the increasing errors of this time; but the work is hindered for want