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rank and file of the army; yet its success depends upon the fidelity of
every soldier. One man’s cowardice or treachery may bring disaster
upon the entire army....
He who has appointed “to every man his work,” [
Mark 13:34
.]
according to his ability, will never let the faithful performance of duty
go unrewarded. Every act of loyalty and faith will be crowned with
special tokens of God’s favor and approbation. To every worker is
given the promise, “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious
seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves
with him.” [
Psalm 126:6
.]—
Testimonies for the Church 5:390-395
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Many a lad of today, growing up as did Daniel in his Judean home,
studying God’s word and His works, and learning the lessons of faithful
service, will yet stand in legislative assemblies, in halls of justice, or
in royal courts, as a witness for the King of Kings. Multitudes will be
called to a wider ministry. The whole world is opening to the gospel.
Ethiopia is stretching out her hands unto God. From Japan and China
and India, from the still darkened lands of our own continent, from
every quarter of this world of ours, comes the cry of sin-stricken hearts
for a knowledge of the God of love.—
Education, 262
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