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The Publishing Ministry
growing, and what we do to get the truth before others must be done
quickly.—
Early Writings, 95, 96
.
Publications to Go in Every Language—To give all nations the
message of warning—this is to be the object of our efforts. A way will
be prepared for the faithful worker to labor at all times and seasons for
the conversion of souls. Upon all who have received the word of God
there rests the burden of doing this work. From city to city, and from
country to country, they are to carry the publications containing the
promises of the Saviour’s soon coming. These publications are to be
translated into every language; for to all the world the gospel is to be
preached. To every worker Christ promises the divine efficiency that
will make his labors a success.
There is too much hovering round our institutions; too much ease-
loving. The commission of Christ is to be carried out to the letter.
God’s people must consecrate to Him their means and their capabilities.
The faithful soldiers of the cross of Christ are to go forth without the
camp, bearing the reproach and following in the path of self-denial
trodden by the Redeemer.—
The Review and Herald, February 9, 1905
.
There is great need of men who can use the press to the best
advantage, that the truth may be given wings to speed it to every
nation, and tongue, and people.—
Gospel Workers, 25
.
Silent Messenger Their Only Preacher—I was shown that the
truth once published now, will stand, for it is the truth for the last days;
it will live, and less need be said upon it in future. Numberless words
need not be put upon paper to justify what speaks for itself and shines
in its clearness. Truth is straight, plain, clear, and stands out boldly in
its own defense; but it is not so with error. It is so winding and twisting
that it needs a multitude of words to explain it in its crooked form. I
saw that all the light they had received in some places had come from
the paper; that souls had received the truth in this way, [
The Review
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and Herald, which at that time, 1853, was published semimonthly.
]
and then talked it to others; and that now in places where there are
several, they had been raised up by this silent messenger. It was their
only preacher. The cause of truth should not be hindered in its onward
progress for want of means.—
Early Writings, 96
.
Truth-filled Literature Largely Determines Church’s Power—
The power and efficiency of our work depend largely on the character
of the literature that comes from our presses. Therefore great care