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have faith to work for time and for eternity. They fear God, and will
not be diverted from the work by the temptation of lucrative situations
and attractive prospects. The Sabbath of the fourth commandment is
sacredly kept by them, because God has placed His sanction upon it,
and has bidden them to keep it holy. They will preserve their integrity
at any cost to themselves. These are the ones whom God can use in
the tract and missionary work. These are the ones who will correctly
represent our faith, whose words will be fitly spoken, like apples of
gold in pictures of silver. These can in many ways do a precious work
for God in scattering tracts and judiciously distributing the Signs of
the Times. Sisters, God calls you to work in the harvest-field and help
gather in the sheaves.—
The Review and Herald, December 19, 1878
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Papers to Report Colporteur Experiences—Let those who gain
such an experience in working for the Lord write an account of it
for our papers, that others may be encouraged. Let the canvasser
tell of the joy and blessings he has received in his ministry as an
evangelist. These reports should find a place in our papers, for they are
far-reaching in their influence. They will be as sweet fragrance in the
church, a savor of life unto life. Thus it is seen that God works with
those who cooperate with Him.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:336
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Literature to Counteract Evil Literature—Let every Seventh-
day Adventist ask himself, “What can I do to proclaim the third angel’s
message?” Christ came to this world to give this message to His servant
to give to the churches. It is to be proclaimed to every nation, kindred,
tongue, and people. How are we to give it? The distribution of our
literature is one means by which the message is to be proclaimed. Let
every believer scatter broadcast tracts and leaflets and books containing
the message for this time. Colporteurs are needed who will go forth to
circulate our publications everywhere....
Satan is busy in this department of his work, scattering literature
which is debasing the morals and poisoning the minds of the young.
Infidel publications are scattered broadcast throughout the land. Why
should not every member of the church be as deeply interested in
sending forth publications that will elevate the minds of the people,
and bring the truth directly before them? These papers and tracts
are for the light of the world, and have often been instrumental in
converting souls.—
Christian Service, 145, 146
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