Gospel Order
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would open the hearts of some to hear. New places must be entered,
and when new places are visited it would be well to go two and two,
so as to hold up each others hands, wherever they can consistently, and
not neglect other places. It was shown me like this. It would be well
for two brethren to start together, and travel in company together to the
darkest places, where there is much opposition, and where they need
the most labor, and with united efforts and strong faith set the truth
before those in darkness. And then if they could accomplish more, by
visiting many places, to go separately, but often meet while on the tour
to encourage each other by their faith, and thereby strengthen and hold
up each others hands. Also, consult upon the places opened for them,
and decide which of their gifts will be the most needed, and in what
way they can have the most success, and reach the heart. And then as
they separate again their courage and energy will be renewed to meet
the opposition and darkness, and to labor with feeling hearts to save
perishing souls.
I saw that the servants of God should not go over and over the
same field of labor, but should be searching out souls in new places.
Those who are already established in the truth should not demand
so much of their labor; for they ought to be able to stand alone, and
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strengthen others about them while the messengers of God are in the
dark and lonely places setting the truth before those who are not now
enlightened as to the present truth.
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