Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

I do not say that there should be no study of the
languages. The languages should be studied.
Before long there will be a positive necessity for
many to leave their homes and work among those
of other languages; and those who have some
knowledge of foreign languages will thereby be
able to communicate with those who know not the
truth. Some of our people will learn the languages
in the countries to which they are sent. This is the
better way. And there is One who will stand right
by the side of the faithful worker to open the
understanding and to give wisdom. If you did not
know a word of the foreign languages, the Lord
could make your work fruitful. As you go among
these people, and present to them the publications,
the Lord will work upon their minds, giving them
an understanding of the truth. Some who take up
the work in foreign fields can teach the Word
through an interpreter. As the result of faithful
effort there will be a rich harvest gathered that you
do not understand.
There is another line of work to be carried
forward, the work in the large cities. There should
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