benevolence were in accordance with the purpose of the Lord. They were not to be limited
to time or place. To relieve the afflicted, to comfort the sorrowing, is a labor of love that does honor to
God’s holy day.—;Redemption: or the Teachings of Christ, no. 4, p. 46.
Early-Day Methods of Visitation.—Let those who feel the burden of souls resting upon them go
out and do house-to-house work, and teach the people precept upon precept, here a little, and there a
little, gradually leading them into the full light of Bible truth. This is what we had to do in the early days
of the message. As earnest efforts are put forth, the Lord will let His blessing rest upon the workers and
upon those who are seeking for an understanding of the truth as it is in the Word of God.
There are precious truths, glorious truths, in God’s Word, and it is our privilege to bring these truths
before the people. In those parts of the field where many cannot attend meetings far away from their
homes, we can bring the truth to them personally and can work with them in simplicity.
What light there is in the Word! In Isaiah we read, “Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a
trumpet, and shew My people their transgressions.” This is the work we are to do. Note the expression,
“My people.” Why should the prophet say, “My people”? They were not walking in accordance with
the light of truth, but God desired to save them from their sins. The truth was to be brought to them
anew in its simplicity.
The message of the third angel must go to all
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people, and Christ has declared that it is to be proclaimed in the highways and in the byways. “Cry
aloud, spare not,” He commands. This means that wherever they shall present the truth, whether
before a public congregation or from house to house, they are to present it as it is revealed in God’s
Word.—Manuscript 15, 1909.
Not to Wait for Souls to Come to Us.—We are not to wait for souls to come to us; we must seek
them out where they are. When the Word has been preached in the pulpit, the work has but just began.
There are multitudes who will never be reached by the gospel unless it is carried to them.—Christ’s
Object Lessons, 229.
Labor from house to house, not neglecting the poor, who are usually passed by. Christ said, “He
hath anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor,” and we are to go and do likewise.—The Review and
Herald, June 11, 1895.
“I Am Lost! and You Never Warned Me!”—Go to the homes of those even who manifest no
interest. While mercy’s sweet voice invites the sinner, work with every energy of heart and brain, as
did Paul, “who ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.” In the day of God how many
will confront us and say, “I am lost! I am lost! And you never warned me; you never entreated me to
come to Jesus. Had I believed as you did, I would have followed every Judgment-bound soul within
my reach with prayers and tears and warnings.”—The Review and Herald, June 24, 1884.
Relationship of Visitation Evangelism to Our Own Spirituality.—Visit your neighbors in a
friendly way, and become acquainted with them....Those who do
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not take up this work, those who act with the indifference that some have manifested, will soon lose
their first love and will begin to censure, criticise, and condemn their own brethren.—The Review and
Herald, May 13, 1902.
The Work Not Dull or Uninteresting.—All who commune with God will find abundance of work
to do for Him. Those who go forth in the spirit of the Master, seeking to reach souls with the truth,
will not find the work of drawing souls to Christ a dull, uninteresting drudgery. They are charged with
a work as God’s husbandmen, and they will become more and more vitalized as they give themselves
to the service of God. It is a joyous work to open the Scriptures to others.—Testimonies for the Church
9:118.
Make Others Happy.—Be joyful in God. Christ is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. Look
toward the light. Accustom yourselves to speak the praise of God. Make others happy. This is your
first work. It will strengthen the best traits of character. Throw the windows of the soul wide open
heavenward, and let the sunshine of Christ’s righteousness in. Morning, noon, and night your hearts
may be filled with the bright rays of heaven’s light.—The Review and Herald, April 7, 1904.
Rekindle the Spirit of Evangelism of 1844.[This, Ellen G. White’s last message to the General
Conference in session in 1913, was read to the Conference by the president, A. G. Daniells, Tuesday
morning, May 27.]—Recently in the night season my mind was impressed by the holy spirit with the
thought that if the Lord is coming as soon as we believe he is, we ought to be even more active than we
have been in years past in getting the truth before the people.
In this connection my mind reverted to the activity
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of the Advent believers in 1843 and 1844. At that time there was much house-to-house visitation, and
untiring efforts were made to warn the people of the things that are spoken in God’s Word. We should
be putting forth even greater effort than was put forth by those who proclaimed the first angel’s message
so faithfully. We are rapidly approaching the end of this earth’s history; and as we realize that Jesus is
indeed coming soon, we shall be aroused to labor as never before. We are bidden to sound an alarm to
the people.—The General Conference Bulletin, May 27, 1913, p. 164.
Bring This Work Into Practice Again.—As, like the disciples, you go from place to place, telling the
story of the Saviour’s love, you will make friends and will see the fruit of your labor. All true, humble,
loving, faithful workers will be sustained and strengthened by power from on high. They will win their
way to the hearts of the people as they follow Christ’s example. The sick will be ministered to, the
afflicted prayed for. There will be heard the voice of singing and the voice of prayer. The Scriptures
will be opened to testify of truth. And with signs following, the Lord will confirm the word spoken.
This class of work has gone out of fashion. Let it be once more brought into practice. The fields
are white all ready to harvest. The Lord desires many more to go out into the harvest field. He will be
with those who study His Word and obey His commands. He will impart to them His grace. Go forth
in the name of Christ, remembering that He is your companion, that every prayer, every word, every
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song, is heard by Him. The message of the soon coming of the Lord with power and great glory
