Ministry of the Printed Page
145
The world is to receive the light of truth through an evangelizing
ministry of the word in our books and periodicals. Our publications
are to show that the end of all things is at hand.—
The Colporteur
Evangelist, 100
.
God calls upon His people to act like living men, and not be
indolent, sluggish, and indifferent. We must carry the publications to
the people and urge them to accept.—
The Southern Watchman, April
25, 1905
.
Our publications are now sowing the gospel seed, and are instru-
mental in bringing as many souls to Christ as the preached word.
Whole churches have been raised up as the result of their circulation.
In this work every disciple of Christ can act a part.—
The Review and
Herald, June 10, 1880
.
A messenger from heaven stood in our midst, and he spoke words
of warning and instruction. He made us clearly understand that the
gospel of the kingdom is the message for which the world is perishing,
and that this message, as contained in our publications already in print,
and those yet to be issued, should be circulated among the people who
are nigh and afar off.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:67
.
The book work should be the means of quickly giving the sacred
light of present truth to the world.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:69
.
Satan is busy in this department of his work, scattering literature
which is debasing the morals and poisoning the minds of the young.
Infidel publications are scattered broadcast throughout the land. Why
should not every member of the church be as deeply interested in
sending forth publications that will elevate the minds of the people,
and bring the truth directly before them? These papers and tracts
are for the light of the world, and have often been instrumental in
converting souls.—
The Review and Herald, June 10, 1880
.
We have been asleep, as it were, regarding the work that may be
accomplished by the circulation of well-prepared literature. Let us
now, by the wise use of periodicals and books, preach the word with
determined energy, that the world may understand the message that
Christ gave to John on the isle of Patmos.—
The Colporteur Evangelist,
[147]
101
.
Church members, awake to the importance of the circulation of
our literature, and devote more time to this work. Place in the homes
of the people papers, tracts, and books that will preach the gospel in