e homes of your neighbors to sell or to give away our literature, and in humility to teach
them the truth, you will be accompanied by the light of heaven.—The Review and Herald, November
11, 1902.
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.
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.
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.
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
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talents, which are to be improved according to His several 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.
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 opportunity offered, the children could give assistance by
doing, when quite young, little errands of mercy and love to bless others. Thus thousands of the homes
of the poor and needy could be entered. Books relating to health and temperance could be placed in
many homes. The circulation of these books is an important work, for they contain precious knowledge
in regard to the treatment of disease—knowledge that would be a great blessing to those who cannot
afford to pay for the physician’s visits.—Manuscript 119, 1901.
“Do Not Wait to Be Told Your Duty.”—Do not wait to be told your duty. Open your eyes and
see who are around you; make yourselves acquainted with the helpless, afflicted, and needy. Hide not
yourselves from them and seek not to shut out their needs. Who gives the proofs mentioned in James,
of possessing pure
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religion, untainted with selfishness or corruption?—Testimonies for the Church 2:29.
Break the Spell: “Go to Work, Whether You Feel Like It or Not.”—My brethren and sisters, do
you desire to break the spell that holds you? Would you arouse from this sluggishness that resembles
the torpor of death? Go to work, whether you feel like it or not. Engage in personal effort to bring souls
to Jesus and the knowledge of the truth. In such labor you will find both a stimulus and a tonic; it will
both arouse and strengthen. By exercise your spiritual powers will become more vigorous, so that you
can with better success work out your own salvation. The stupor of death is upon many who profess
Christ. Make every effort to arouse them. Warn, entreat, expostulate. Pray that the melting love of God
may warm and soften their icebound natures. Though they may refuse to hear, your labor will not be
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lost. In the effort to bless others your own souls will be blessed.—Testimonies for the Church 5:387.
Carrying the Atmosphere of Heaven.—Visiting the sick, comforting the poor and the sorrowful
for Christ’s sake, will bring to the workers the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness, and even the
countenance will express the peace that dwells in the soul. The faces of men and women who talk with
God, to whom the invisible worl
