Our workers are not reaching out as they
should. Our leading men are not awake to the work that must be
accomplished. When I think of the cities in which so little has
been done, in which there are so many thousands to be warned
of the soon coming of the Saviour, I feel an intensity of desire
to see men and women going forth to the work in the power of
the Spirit, filled with Christ's love for perishing souls.
Those in our cities--living within the
shadow of our doors--have been strangely neglected. Organized
effort should now be put forth to give them the message of present
truth. A new song is to be put into their mouths. They are to
go forth to impart to others now in darkness the light of the
third angel's message.
We all need to be wide awake, that, as
the way opens, we may advance the work in the large cities. We
are far behind in following the light given to enter these cities
and erect memorials for God. Step by step we are to lead souls
into the full light of truth. And we are to continue the work
until a church is organized and a humble house of worship built.
I am greatly encouraged to believe that many not of our faith
will help considerably by their means. The light given me is
that in many places, especially in the great cities of America,
help will be given by such persons.
Workers in cities should read carefully
the tenth and eleventh chapters of Hebrews and appropriate to
themselves the instruction that this scripture contains. The
eleventh chapter is a record of the experiences of the faithful.
Those who work for God in the cities must go forward in faith,
doing their very best. As they watch and work and pray, God will hear and answer their petitions.
They will obtain an experience that will be invaluable to them
in their after work. "Faith is the substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1.
My mind is deeply stirred. In every city
there is work to be done. Laborers are to go into our large cities
and hold camp meetings. In these meetings the very best talent
is to be employed, that the truth may be proclaimed with power.
Men of varied gifts are to take part. One man has not all the
gifts required for the work. To make a camp meeting successful,
several workers are needed. No one man should feel it his prerogative
to do all the important work.
As in these meetings the speakers proclaim
the truth in the power of the Spirit, hearts will be reached.
The love of Christ, received into the heart, will banish the
love of error.
There is need of camp meetings like those
held in the early stages of the work, camp meetings separate
from the business work of the conference. At a camp meeting the
workers should be free to give the knowledge of the truth to
those who attend from outside.
At our camp meetings arrangements should
be made so that the poor can obtain wholesome, well-prepared
food as cheaply as possible. There should also be a restaurant
in which healthful dishes are prepared and served in an inviting
manner. This will prove an education to many not of our faith.
Let not this line of work be looked upon as separate from other
lines of camp meeting work. Each line of God's work is closely
united with every other line, and all are to advance in perfect
harmony.