Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

ought before the notice of the people; the gospel
of present truth is to be given to our cities without
delay. Shall we not arouse to our duties?
If we are making the life and teachings of
Christ our study, every passing event will furnish a
text for an impressive discourse. It was thus the
Saviour preached the gospel in the highways and
byways; and as He spoke, the little group that
listened to Him swelled to a great company.
Present-day evangelists are to be workers together
with Christ. These, just as verily as the first
disciples, have the assurance: "All power is given
unto Me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore,
and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I
have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you
alway, even unto the end of the world." (Matthew
28:18-20)
The work to be carried on by the people of God
is declared in the words of Inspiration: "Behold, I
send My messenger before Thy face, which shall
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