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uncertain sound. His words were as apples of gold in pictures of
silver.—
Manuscript 19, 1899
.
Opportunities in Large Gatherings—I was given instruction
that as we approach the end there will be large gatherings in our
cities, as there has recently been in St. Louis, and that preparations
must be made to present the truth at these gatherings. When Christ was
upon this earth He took advantage of such opportunities. Wherever
a large number of people were gathered for any purpose, His voice
was heard, clear and distinct, giving His message. And as a result,
after His crucifixion and ascension, thousands were converted in a day.
The seed sown by Christ sank deep into hearts, and germinated, and
when the disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit, the harvest was
gathered in....
At every large gathering some of our ministers should be in atten-
dance. They should work wisely to obtain a hearing and to get the
light of the truth before as many as possible....
We should improve every such opportunity as that presented by
the St. Louis Fair. At all similar gatherings there should be present
men whom God can use. Leaflets containing the light of present truth
should be scattered among the people like the leaves of autumn. To
many who attend these gatherings these leaflets would be as the leaves
of the tree of life, which are for the healing of the nations.—
Letter
296, 1904
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