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Early Writings
precious truths contained in the Word of God, but it is “
present truth
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that the flock needs now. I have seen the danger of the messengers
running off from the important points of present truth, to dwell upon
subjects that are not calculated to unite the flock and sanctify the
soul. Satan will here take every possible advantage to injure the
cause.
But such subjects as the sanctuary, in connection with the 2300
days, the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, are perfectly
calculated to explain the past Advent movement and show what
our present position is, establish the faith of the doubting, and give
certainty to the glorious future. These, I have frequently seen, were
the principal subjects on which the messengers should dwell.
If the chosen messengers of the Lord should wait for every obsta-
cle to be moved out of their way, many never would go to search for
the scattered sheep. Satan will present many objections in order to
keep them from duty. But they will have to go out by faith, trusting
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in Him who has called them to His work, and He will open the way
before them, as far as it will be for their good and His glory. Jesus,
the great teacher and pattern, had not where to lay His head. His
life was one of toil, sorrow, and suffering; He then gave Himself for
us. Those who, in Christ’s stead, beseech souls to be reconciled to
God, and who hope to reign with Christ in glory, must expect to be
partakers of His sufferings here. “They that sow in tears shall reap
in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall
doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”
Psalm 126:5, 6
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