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God will soon do great things for us if we lie humble and believing
at His feet.... More than one thousand will soon be converted in one
day, most of whom will trace their first convictions to the reading of
our publications.—
The Review and Herald, November 10, 1885
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The Best Way to Reach Souls—In the very shadows of the houses
of God there are multitudes of godless sinners, without a knowledge
of the truth, without hope.... In every city, in every settlement where
Christians meet to worship God, there are men and women and children
to be gathered into the fold. Many never hear a discourse on God’s
Word. Who will take upon himself a burden for souls? Who will
learn from the Great Teacher that the best way to reach souls is by
direct, personal appeal to erring individuals, to those who are dead in
trespasses and sins, to behold their uplifted, crucified Redeemer, and
live? Christians, let your hearts be filled with sympathy and love for
those who know not the truth.—
Manuscript 81, 1900
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Situations Adapted to Our Talents—If the teachers of His Word
are willing, the Lord will lead them into close relation with the people.
He will guide them into the homes of those who need and desire the
truth, bringing them into the situations best suited to their talents.—
Letter 95, 1896
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Talents of All Needed—The Lord has a place for everyone in His
great plan. Talents that are not needed are not bestowed. To every man
God gives talents, which are to be improved according to His several
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ability. Supposing the talent is small, God has a place for it; and that
one talent, if used, will do the very work God designed that it should
do. The talents of the humble cottager are needed in house-to-house
labor and can accomplish more in this work than brilliant gifts. And
he who uses aright his one talent will be as verily rewarded as he who
uses aright five talents. It is for working according to the ability given
that God rewards His servants.—
Letter 41, 1899
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How to Find Time for Neighborly Visits—If the young men and
the young women would solemnly consecrate themselves to God, if
they would practice self-denial in the home life, relieving their tired,
careworn mothers, what a change would take place in our churches.
The mother could find time to make neighborly visits. When opportu-
nity offered, the children could give assistance by doing, when quite
young, little errands of mercy and love to bless others. Thus thou-
sands of the homes of the poor and needy could be entered. Books