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in His wisdom directed them there. It is a favorable place in which to
make a beginning. Our workers will find it easier to labor in this city
for the colored race than in many other cities of the South. In this city
much interest is taken in the colored people by those not of our faith.
In and near the city are large educational institutions for the colored
people. The influence of these institutions has prepared the way for us
to make this city a center for our work.
Into the institutions of learning at Nashville the truth is to find
entrance. There are those in these institutions who are to be reached by
the third angel’s message. Everything that can be done to interest these
teachers and students in the message of present truth should now be
done, and it should be done in a wise and understanding manner. From
the experienced teachers may be learned precious lessons regarding
the best ways of helping the colored people.
The truth is also to be brought before those who have given of their
means and influence for the benefit of the colored race. They have
taken a noble stand for the uplifting of this people. They are to see a
representation of our work that will be to them an object lesson. We
are to do all we can to remove the prejudice that exists in their minds
against our work. If the efforts we put forth are in accordance with
God’s will, many among them will be convicted and converted. The
Lord causes light to shine on the pathway of those who are seeking
for light.—
Testimonies for the Church 7:232, 233
.
Light to Shine Forth From Nashville—Light will shine upon the
workers in Nashville. From this center light will shine forth in the
ministry of the Word, in the publication of books large and small.
We have as yet merely touched the Southern field with the tips of
our fingers. “The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as
the waters cover the sea” (
Isaiah 11:9
). The same Voice that at the
beginning said, “Let there be light,” in these last days declares that
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a knowledge of God’s Word shall not be confined merely to a few
places.
The laborers who have the missionary spirit will go forth as heralds
of the morning. Christ, heaven’s Conqueror, is in the midst of you.
From the experiences you are now passing through in the South, all
may learn lessons. Truth and righteousness live and will continue to
shine amidst the darkness of this degenerate age.