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work our publishing houses are among the most effective agencies.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:138
.
Our publishing work was established by the direction of God and
under His special supervision.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:138
.
In a large degree through our publishing houses is to be accom-
plished the work of that other angel who comes down from heaven with
great power, and who lightens the earth with his glory.—
Testimonies
for the Church 7:140
.
I am bidden to say to our publishing houses: “Lift up the standard;
lift it up higher. Proclaim the third angel’s message, that it may be
heard by all the world. Let it be seen that ‘here are they that keep
the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.’
Revelation 14:12
.
Let our literature give the message as a witness to all the world.”—
Testimonies for the Church 9:61
.
Publishing Extension
You who believe the truth for this time, wake up. It is your duty
now to bring in all the means possible to help those who understand
the truth to proclaim it. Part of the money that comes in from the sale
of our publications should be used to increase our facilities for the
production of more literature that will open blind eyes and break up
the fallow ground of the heart.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:62
.
Years ago the Lord gave me special directions that buildings should
be erected in various places in America, Europe, and other lands, for
the publication of literature containing the light of present truth. He
gave instruction that every effort should be made to send forth to the
world from the press the messages of invitation and warning. Some
will be reached by our literature who would not be reached in any other
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way. From our books and papers bright beams of light are to shine
forth to enlighten the world in regard to present truth.—
Testimonies
for the Church 8:87
.
I have been shown that our publications should be printed in dif-
ferent languages and sent to every civilized country, at any cost. What
is the value of money at this time, in comparison with the value of
souls? Every dollar of our means should be considered as the Lord’s,
not ours; and as a precious trust from God to us; not to be wasted for