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Now Is the Time: Arise and Shine, June 6
It is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God,
that I may declare all thy works.
Psalm 73:28
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If ever there was a time in the history of Seventh-day Adventists when they
should arise and shine, it is now. No voice should be restrained from proclaiming
the third angel’s message. Let none, for fear of losing prestige with the world,
obscure one ray of light coming from the Source of all light.
It requires moral courage to do the work of God for these last days, but let us
not be led by the spirit of human wisdom. The truth should be everything to us.
Let those who want to make a name with the world go with the world. The great
conflict is right at hand in which all will take sides. In it the whole Christian world
will be involved. Daily, hourly, we must be actuated by the principles of the Word
of God. Self must be sanctified by the principles of the righteousness, the mercy,
and the love of God.
At every point of uncertainty, pray, and earnestly inquire, “Is this the way of
the Lord?” With your Bibles before you, consult with God as to what He would
have you do. Holy principles are revealed in the Word of God. The source of all
true wisdom is found in the cross of Calvary.
Everywhere we see increasing evidence that the message we have from God
is to be the last message of warning to the churches of the world. Yet year after
year is passing into eternity, and the churches are unwarned. I am instructed to
speak to my brethren and to ask, “Are we conscious of the neglect?” I have been
given message after message for our brethren encouraging them to begin work
in every place where the way shall open. If laborers would go forth to the work,
the Lord would bless their own souls, and would make their efforts fruitful. As
the people hear the reasons of our faith, they will become interested, and will
be converted. There are many important places open to those who will work for
souls. We should not be selfish in seeking to retain workers long in one place, but
should be willing to sacrifice that the work may be begun in other cities that need
the light of truth.
Let us urge those who have been converted from error to truth to become
missionaries for the extension of the knowledge of truth. Invent some way of
becoming acquainted with the people.... If you will work with wisdom, with heart
and soul interest, and with earnest prayer to your heavenly Father, you will find
access to souls....
Let those who are already at work open the way for others who desire to labor
and who are qualified to take part in missionary effort.—
Letter 94a, June 6, 1909
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to “Dear Brethren and Sisters in Washington.”
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