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The Writer: Publishing by God’s Orders, August 11
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.
And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Revelation 21:5
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Sister White is not the originator of these books. They contain the in-
struction that during her lifework God has been giving her. They contain the
precious, comforting light that God has graciously given His servant to be
given to the world. From their pages this light is to shine into the hearts of
men and women, leading them to the Saviour. The Lord has declared that
these books are to be scattered throughout the world. There is in them truth
which to the receiver is a savor of life unto life. They are silent witnesses for
God.
In the past they have been the means in His hands of convicting and
converting many souls. Many have read them with eager expectation, and, by
reading them, have been led to see the efficacy of Christ’s atonement, and to
trust in its power. They have been led to commit the keeping of their souls to
their Creator, waiting and hoping for the coming of the Saviour to take His
loved ones to their eternal home. In the future, these books are to make the
gospel plain to many others, revealing to them the way of salvation.
The Lord has sent His people much instruction, line upon line, precept
upon precept, here a little, and there a little. Little heed is given to the Bible,
and the Lord has given a lesser light to lead men and women to the greater
light. Oh, how much good would be accomplished if the books containing
this light were read with a determination to carry out the principles they
contain! There would be a thousandfold greater vigilance, a thousandfold
more self-denial and resolute effort. And many more would now be rejoicing
in the light of present truth.
My brethren and sisters, work earnestly to circulate these books. Put your
hearts into this work, and the blessing of God will be with you. Go forth in
faith, praying that God will prepare hearts to receive the light. Be pleasant
and courteous. Show by a consistent course that you are true Christians.
Walk and work in the light of heaven, and your path will be as the path of the
just, shining more and more unto the perfect day.—
The Review and Herald,
January 20, 1903
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