Counsel Regarding the Work in Cities
There is a vast amount of work to be done in proclaiming the truth
for this time to those who are dead in trespasses and sins. Most startling
messages will be borne by men of God’s appointment, messages of
a character to warn the people, to arouse them. And while some will
be provoked by the warning, and led to resist the light and evidence,
we are to see from this that we are giving the testing message for this
time.
Messages will be given out of the usual order. The judgments of
God are in the land. While city missions must be established where
colporteurs, Bible-workers, and practical medical missionaries may
be trained to reach certain classes, we must also have, in our cities,
consecrated evangelists through whom a message is to be borne so
decidedly as to startle the hearers....
The time has come to make decided efforts in places where the
truth has not yet been proclaimed. How shall the Lord’s work be
done? In every place that is entered, a solid foundation is to be laid
for permanent work. The Lord’s methods are to be followed. It is not
for you to be intimidated by outward appearances, however forbidding
they may be. It is for you to carry forward the work as the Lord has
said it should be carried. Preach the word, and the Lord by His Holy
Spirit will send conviction to the minds of the hearers. The word is,
“They went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with
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them, and confirming the word with signs following.” [
Mark 16:20
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Many workers are to act their part, doing house-to-house work,
and giving Bible-readings in families. They are to show their growth
in grace by submission to the will of Christ. Thus they will gain a rich
experience. As in faith they receive, believe, and obey Christ’s word,
the efficiency of the Holy Spirit will be seen in their life-work. There
will be an intensity of earnest effort. There will be cherished a faith
that works by love, and purifies the soul. The fruits of the Spirit will
be seen in the life....
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