Many of God's people are to go forth with
our publications into places where the third angel's message
has never been proclaimed. Our books are to
be published in many different languages. With these books, humble,
faithful men are to go out as colporteur-evangelists, bearing
the truth to those who would otherwise never be enlightened.
Those who take up this line of work are to go prepared to do
medical missionary work. The sick and suffering are to be helped.
Many for whom this work of mercy is done will hear and accept
the words of life.
The work of the canvasser-evangelist, whose
heart is imbued with the Holy Spirit, is fraught with wonderful
possibilities for good. The presentation of the truth, in love
and simplicity, from house to house, is in harmony with the instruction
that Christ gave His disciples when He sent them out on their
first missionary tour. By songs of praise, by humble, heartfelt
prayers, many will be reached. The divine worker will be present
to send conviction to hearts. "I am with you alway,"
is His promise. With the assurance of the abiding presence of
such a helper we may labor with faith and hope and courage.
From city to city, from country to country,
they are to carry the publications containing the promise of
the Saviour's soon coming. These publications are to be translated
into every language, for to all the world the gospel is to be
preached. To every worker Christ promises the divine efficiency
that will make his labors a success.
Those who have long known the truth need
to seek the Lord most earnestly, that their hearts may be filled
with a determination to work for their neighbors. My brethren
and sisters, visit those who live near you, and by sympathy and
kindness seek to reach their hearts. Be sure to work in a way
that will remove prejudice instead of
creating it. And remember that those who know the truth for this
time and yet confine their efforts to their own churches, refusing
to work for their unconverted neighbors, will be called to account
for unfulfilled duties.
Lend your neighbors some of our smaller books. If their interest is awakened, take some of the larger books. Show them Christ's Object Lessons. Tell them its history, and ask them if they do not want a copy. If they already have it, ask them if they do not want to read other books of a similar nature. If possible, secure an opportunity to teach them the truth. Beside all waters you are to sow the seeds of truth, though not knowing which shall prosper, this or that.