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you have not done the work God calls upon you to do. Where is your
love for souls?—
Historical Sketches, 289, 290
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It was the joy of Christ to save souls. Let this be your work and
your joy. Perform all duties and make all sacrifices for Christ’s sake,
and He will be your constant helper. Go straight forward where the
voice of duty calls; let no seeming difficulties hinder you. Take up
your God-given responsibilities, and as you bear your sometimes heavy
burdens, do not ask, “Why idle stands my brother, no yoke upon him
laid?” Do the duty nearest you, and do it thoroughly and well, not
coveting praise, but working for the Master because you belong to
Him.—
The Southern Watchman, April 2, 1903
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The course of God’s people should be upward and onward to
victory. A greater than Joshua is leading on the armies of Israel. One
is in our midst, even the Captain of our salvation, who has said for our
encouragement, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the
world.” “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” He will lead
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us on to certain victory. What God promises, He is able at any time
to perform. And the work He gives His people to do, He is able to
accomplish by them.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:122
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Why do we not become enthused with the Spirit of Christ? Why
are we so little moved by the pitiful cries of a suffering world? Do we
consider our exalted privilege of adding a star to Christ’s crown—a
soul cut loose from the chains with which Satan has bound him, a soul
saved in the kingdom of God? The church must realize its obligation
to carry the gospel of present truth to every creature. I entreat of you
to read the third and fourth chapters of Zechariah. If these chapters are
understood, if they are received, a work will be done for those who
are hungering and thirsting for righteousness, a work that means to
the church, “Go forward and upward.”—
Testimonies for the Church
6:296
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The great majority of this earth’s inhabitants have given their alle-
giance to the enemy. But we have not been deceived. Notwithstanding
the apparent triumph of Satan, Christ is carrying forward His work in
the heavenly sanctuary and on the earth. The Word of God portrays the
wickedness and corruption that would exist in the last days. As we see
the fulfillment of prophecy, our faith in the final triumph of Christ’s
kingdom should strengthen; and we should go forth with renewed
courage to do our appointed work.—
Gospel Workers, 26, 27
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