42 THE LITERATURE MINISTRY
by a consistent course that you are true Christians. Walk and work
in the light of heaven, and your path will be as the path of the just,
shining more and more unto the perfect day.”—Id., ¢. 37.
Thousands Reached Most Simply
“Take the books to business men, to teachers of the gospel,
whose minds have not been called to the special truths for this time.
The message is to be given “in the highways,”—to men who take
an active part in the world’s work, to the teachers and leaders of
the people. Thousands can be reached in the most simple, humble
way. The most intelectual, those who are looked upon as the world’s
most gifted men and women, are often refreshed by the simple
words of one who loves God, and who can speak of that love as
naturally as the worlding speaks of the things that interest him
most deeply. Often the words well prepared and studied have but
little influence. But the true, honest expression of a son or a daugh-
ter of God, spoken in natural simplicity has power to open the door
to the hearts that have long been closed against Christ and His
love.” —Id., pp. 37, 38.
Are We Following Jesus Example?
“Let no one think that he is at liberty to fold his hands and do
nothing, That any one can be saved in indolence and inactivity is
an utter impossibility. Think of what Christ accomplished during
His earthly ministry. How earnest, how untiring, were His efforts!
He allowed nothing to turn Him aside from the work given Him.
Are we following in His footsteps? He gave up all to carry out
God’s plan of mercy for the fallen race. In the fulfilment of the
purpose of heaven, He became obedient unto death, even the death
of the cross. He had had no communion with sin, had known noth-
ing of it; but He came to this world, and took upon His sinless soul
the guilt of sinful man, that sinners might stand justified before
God. He grappled with temptation, overcoming in our behalf. The
Son of God, pure and unsullied, bore the penalty of transgression,
and received the stroke of death that brought deliverance to the
race.” —Id., p. 38.
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Christ Will Teach What to Say
“Many are sad and discouraged, weak in faith and trust. Let
them do something to help someone more needy than themselves,
and they will grow strong in God's strength. Let them engage in
the good work of selling our books. Thus they will help others, and
the experience gained will give them the assurance that they are
God's helping hand. As they plead with the Lord to help them, He
will guide them to those who are seeking for the light. Christ will
be close beside them, teaching them what to say and do. By com-
forting others, they themselves will be comforted.”—/d., p. 40.
Angels Accompany and Prepare Way
“I ask you, dear Christian workers, to do what you can to cir-
culate the books that the Lord has said should be sown broadcast
throughout the world Do your best to place them in the homes of
as many as possible. Think of how great a work can be done if a
large number of believers will unite in an effort to place before the
people, by the circulation of these books, the light that the Lord
has said should be given them. Under divine guidance, go forward
in the work, and look to the Lord for aid. The Holy Spirit will
attend you. Angels of heaven will accompany you, preparing the
way."—Id., p. 40.
Entire Surrender to God
“If you have neglected the sowing-time, if you have allowed
God-given opportunities to pass unimproved, if you have given
yourselves up to self-pleasing, will you not now repent, before it is
forever too late, and strive to redeem the time? The obligation to
use your talents in the Master's service rests heavily upon you.
Come to the Lord, and make an entire surrender of all to Him. You
cannot afford to lose one day. Take up your neglected work. Put
away your querulous unbelief, your envy and evil-thinking, and go
to werk, in humble faith, and with earnest prayer to the Lord to
pardon you for your years of unconsecration. Ask the Lord for
help. If you seek Him earnestly, with the whole heart, you will
find Him, and He will strengthen and bless you.”—Id., pp. 40, 41.