the medical missionaries which answers to the description given
in Verses 48-51. The Lord is working to reach the most depraved.
Many will know what it means to be drawn to Christ, but will not
have moral courage to war against appetite and passion. But the
workers must not be discouraged at this; for it is written: “In the
latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing
spirits, and doctrines of devils.” 1 Timothy 4:1. Is it only those
rescued from the lowest depths that backslide? There are those in
the ministry who have had light and a knowledge of the truth, who
will not be overcomers. They do not restrict their appetites and
passions or deny themselves for Christ’s sake. Many poor outcasts,
even publicans and sinners, will grasp the hope set before them in the
gospel and will go into the kingdom of heaven before the ones who
have had great opportunities and great light, but who have walked
in darkness. In the last great day many will say: “Lord, Lord, open
unto us.” But the door will be shut, and their knock will be in vain.
We should feel deeply over these things, for they are true. We
should have a high estimate of truth and of the value of souls. Time
is short, and there is a great work to be done. If you feel no interest
in the work that is going forward, if you will not encourage medical
missionary work in the churches, it will be done without your consent;
for it is the work of God, and it must be done. My brethren and
sisters, take your position on the Lord’s side and be earnest, active,
courageous co-workers with Christ, laboring with Him to seek and
[76] save the lost.
Chapter 14—An Appeal to the Brethren in Battle
Creek
Cooranbong, N. S. W.,
1898
Why is it, brethren, that you continue to keep so many interests
bound up in Battle Creek? Why do you not listen to the counsels
and the warnings that have been given you regarding this matter?
Why do you not take decisive steps to establish centers of influence
in many of the large cities? Why do you not encourage the Michigan
Tract Society and the International Tract Society to establish their
offices in cities where there is much missionary work to do, and
where their secretaries and other workers may engage personally in
missionary work, acting as leaders in important enterprises? Move
out, brethren, move out, and educate your workers to labor for those
outside the camp. Why do you hide your light by continuing to
remain in Battle Creek? Go out, brethren, go out into the regions
beyond.
There is much work to be done, and our experienced workers
should strive to place themselves where they will come in direct
contact with those needing help. They can do comparatively little
in Battle Creek. Is it right, brethren, for you to keep your light hid
under a bushel or under a bed? Is it not better that you do that which
the Lord has plainly indicated you should do? Resolve now that you
will give up your preference, your way, and that you will obey His
voice. Seek the Lord most earnestly, with humble, fervent prayer for
wisdom and for success in this endeavor. Then take the light from
under the bushel, away from the place that seems most favorable
for your financial interests, and from under the bed, away from the
place most convenient for your comfort, and put it on a candlestick,
that it may give light to all that are in the house.
A crisis in missionary effort is upon us. There is a great work
to be done, and if this work is earnestly done in Battle Creek, if [77
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