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with the bright rays of heaven’s light.—
The Review and Herald, April
7, 1904
.
Rekindle the Spirit of Evangelism of 1844[
This, Ellen G.
White’s last message to the General Conference in session in 1913,
was read to the Conference by the president, A. G. Daniells, Tuesday
morning, May 27.
]—Recently in the night season my mind was im-
pressed by the holy spirit with the thought that if the Lord is coming
as soon as we believe he is, we ought to be even more active than we
have been in years past in getting the truth before the people.
In this connection my mind reverted to the activity of the Advent
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believers in 1843 and 1844. At that time there was much house-to-
house visitation, and untiring efforts were made to warn the people of
the things that are spoken in God’s Word. We should be putting forth
even greater effort than was put forth by those who proclaimed the first
angel’s message so faithfully. We are rapidly approaching the end of
this earth’s history; and as we realize that Jesus is indeed coming soon,
we shall be aroused to labor as never before. We are bidden to sound
an alarm to the people.—
The General Conference Bulletin, May 27,
1913
, p. 164.
Bring This Work Into Practice Again.—As, like the disciples, you
go from place to place, telling the story of the Saviour’s love, you will
make friends and will see the fruit of your labor. All true, humble,
loving, faithful workers will be sustained and strengthened by power
from on high. They will win their way to the hearts of the people
as they follow Christ’s example. The sick will be ministered to, the
afflicted prayed for. There will be heard the voice of singing and the
voice of prayer. The Scriptures will be opened to testify of truth. And
with signs following, the Lord will confirm the word spoken.
This class of work has gone out of fashion. Let it be once more
brought into practice. The fields are white all ready to harvest. The
Lord desires many more to go out into the harvest field. He will be
with those who study His Word and obey His commands. He will
impart to them His grace. Go forth in the name of Christ, remembering
that He is your companion, that every prayer, every word, every song,
is heard by Him. The message of the soon coming of the Lord with
power and great glory will bring conviction to many hearts.—
The
Review and Herald, February 4, 1904
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