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of means. I saw that the truth must go, and that we must not be too
fearful; that tracts and papers might better go to three where they were
not needed than to have one deprived of them who prizes them, and
can be benefited by them. I saw that the last-day signs should be
brought out clearly, for the manifestations of Satan are on the increase.
The publications of Satan and his agents are increasing, their power is
growing; and what we do to get the truth before others, must be done
quickly.
I was shown that the truth once published now, will stand, for it
is the truth for the last days; it will live, and less need be said upon
it in future. Numberless words need not be put upon paper to justify
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what speaks for itself and shines in its clearness. Truth is straight,
plain, clear, and stands out boldly in its own defense; but it is not so
with error. It is so winding and twisting that it needs a multitude of
words to explain it in its crooked form. I saw that all the light they
had received in some places had come from the paper; that souls had
received the truth in this way, and then talked it to others; and that now
in places where there are several, they had been raised up by this silent
messenger. It was their only preacher. The cause of truth should not be
hindered in its onward progress for want of means.—
Early Writings,
96
(1853).
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