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stand above the lower rounds of the ladder, saying, “Come up where
we are.” But the poor souls do not know where to put their feet.
Christ’s heart is cheered by the sight of those who are poor in
every sense of the term; cheered by His view of the ill-used ones
who are meek; cheered by the seemingly unsatisfied hungering after
righteousness, by the inability of many to begin. He welcomes, as
it were, the very condition of things that would discourage many
ministers. He corrects our erring piety, giving the burden of the work
for the poor and needy in the rough places of the earth, to men and
women who have hearts that can feel for the ignorant and for those
that are out of the way. The Lord teaches these workers how to meet
those whom He wishes them to help. They will be encouraged as they
see doors opening for them to enter places where they can do medical
missionary work. Having little self-confidence, they give God all the
glory....
The common people are to take their place as workers. Sharing
the sorrows of their fellow men as the Saviour shared the sorrows of
humanity, they will by faith see Him working with them.—
Testimonies
For The Church 7:270-272
(1902).
Young Workers for Hard Places—The young men and women
who give themselves to the work of teaching the truth and laboring for
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the conversion of souls should first be vitalized by the Holy Spirit, and
then they should go forth without the camp into the most unpromising
places. The Lord has not given to those of little experience the work
of preaching to the churches. The message is to be proclaimed in the
highways and hedges.—
Manuscript 3, 1901
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Married Men and Women in Neglected Fields—Let married
men and women who know the truth go forth to the neglected fields to
enlighten others. Follow the example of those who have done pioneer
work in new fields. Wisely work in places where you can best labor.
Learn the principles of health reform, in order that you may be able to
teach them to others. By reading and studying the various books and
periodicals on the subject of health, learn to give treatment to the sick,
and thus to do better work for the Master.—
Letter 136, 1902
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Carried by Those From Large Centers—Those of our people
who are living in large centers would gain a precious experience if,
with their Bibles in their hands, and their hearts open to the impressions
of the Holy Spirit, they would go forth to the highways and byways