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on the subject of health reform? Are not the people in need of the
truths presented in the health books? A different sentiment from that
which has heretofore prevailed regarding the health works should
be entertained by many of our canvassers in the field.—
Colporteur
Ministry, 135
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Establish Branches in Cities—Why is it, brethren, that you con-
tinue to keep so many interests bound up in Battle Creek? Why do
you not listen to the counsels and the warnings that have been given
you regarding this matter? Why do you not take decisive steps to es-
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tablish centers of influence in many of the large cities? Why do you
not encourage the Michigan Tract Society and the International Tract
Society to establish their offices in cities where there is much mission-
ary work to do, and where their secretaries and other workers may
engage personally in missionary work, acting as leaders in important
enterprises? Move out, brethren, move out, and educate your workers
to labor for those outside the camp. Why do you hide your light by
continuing to remain in Battle Creek? Go out, brethren, go out into
the regions beyond.
There is much work to be done, and our experienced workers
should strive to place themselves where they will come in direct contact
with those needing help. They can do comparatively little in Battle
Creek. Is it right, brethren, for you to keep your light hid under a
bushel or under a bed? Is it not better that you do that which the Lord
has plainly indicated you should do? Resolve now that you will give
up your preference, your way, and that you will obey His voice. Seek
the Lord most earnestly, with humble, fervent prayer for wisdom and
for success in this endeavor.—
Testimonies for the Church 8:76
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All Members to Support Publishing Work—The Lord has
shown the error of many in looking to those only who have prop-
erty to support the publication of the paper and tracts. All should act
their part. Those who have strength to labor with their hands, and earn
means to help sustain the cause, are as accountable for it as others are
for their property. Every child of God who professes to believe the
present truth, should be zealous to act his part in this cause.—
Early
Writings, 95
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Camp Meeting Book Sales—Afterward we were in camp meet-
ings and in large meetings in our churches, where the ministers pre-
sented clearly the perils of the times in which we live and the great