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communion with God. Let him be cheered by the words of the Saviour,
“Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” [
Matthew
28:20
.] From this divine Companion he will receive instruction in the
science of soul-saving.
Energy and self-sacrifice are needed in the missionary field. God
calls for men who will push the triumphs of the cross; men who will
persevere under discouragements and privations; men who have the
zeal and resolution and faith that are indispensable in the missionary
field. By persevering toil and a firm trust in the God of Israel, resolute,
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courageous men will accomplish wonders. There is scarcely a limit to
what may be achieved if the efforts made are governed by enlightened
judgment and backed by earnest endeavor.
Let us rejoice that work which God can approve has been done in
foreign fields. Let us lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving for the
results of the work abroad. And still our General, who never makes
a mistake, says to us, “Advance; enter new territory; lift the standard
in every land. ‘Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the
Lord is risen upon thee.’ [
Isaiah 60:1
.]”
The time has come when through God’s messengers the scroll is
being unrolled to the world. The truth contained in the first, second,
and third angels’ messages must go to every nation, kindred, tongue,
and people; it must lighten the darkness of every continent, and extend
to the islands of the sea. There must be no delay in this work.
Our watchword is to be, Onward, ever onward! Angels of heaven
will go before us to prepare the way. Our burden for the regions beyond
can never be laid down till the whole earth is lightened with the glory
of the Lord.
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