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Giving Away Large and Small Books—We gave away many of
our large and small books to families [attending camp meeting] who
were unable to buy them, asking them to read them and to lend them to
their neighbors. In this way we set one family to work for neighboring
families. They would come together and read the books aloud. As a
result, conviction was brought to the hearts of some, and souls were
converted.—
Letter 102, 1908
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An Experience in Samoa—A couple leave the boat at Samoa.
The lady, Mrs. Goward, caught sight of Desire of Ages and she ex-
pressed her admiration of the book. I made her a present of it, and
gave her the little book Christian Education. She said when she took it
up she could not lay it down. She said she never saw things in print so
enlightening and so beneficial. Her husband has been reading Desire
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of Ages. He says it is a wonderful book. Both seem very thankful for
these books. Now they leave Samoa for another island....
Well, we mean to sow beside all waters. Some fruit may come
of the seed sown. I prayed the Lord to open the way that I might
find someone interested in the Desire of Ages, and then came this
chance.—
Letter 190, 1900
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Publishing to Greatly Increase—The publications and periodi-
cals that come from our presses have a definite and far-reaching work
to do. These papers are not to repeat and discuss the errors that are
all the time coming in to divert the mind from what is truth. Let the
articles deal with the truths of the word of God, giving clear instruction
regarding the saving truths for this time....
As the work advances, our publications in all languages should
increase in circulation. Our presses are now at work in many lands,
sending forth the truth in French, Danish, German, and many foreign
languages. Let a spirit of harmony and unity prevail as the work is
carried forward; we have no time for contention and strife. In every
clime the truth is to go forth as a lamp that burneth. Let every reasoning
mind have the privilege of hearing the truth for this time.—
Manuscript
61, 1909
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