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

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Chapter 11<br />

The Result of Wholehearted<br />

Ef<strong>for</strong>t<br />

Let sanctified ability be brought into <strong>the</strong> work<br />

of proclaiming <strong>the</strong> truth <strong>for</strong> this time. If <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>ces<br />

of <strong>the</strong> enemy gain <strong>the</strong> victory now, it will be<br />

because <strong>the</strong> churches neglect <strong>the</strong>ir God-given<br />

work. For years <strong>the</strong> work has been kept be<strong>for</strong>e us,<br />

but many have been asleep. If Seventh-day<br />

Adventists will now arouse and do <strong>the</strong> work<br />

assigned <strong>the</strong>m, <strong>the</strong> truth will be presented to our<br />

neglected cities in clear, distinct lines and in <strong>the</strong><br />

power of <strong>the</strong> Spirit.<br />

When wholehearted work is done, <strong>the</strong> efficacy<br />

of <strong>the</strong> grace of Christ will be seen. The watchmen<br />

on <strong>the</strong> walls of Zion are to be wide awake, and <strong>the</strong>y<br />

are to arouse o<strong>the</strong>rs. God's people are to be so<br />

earnest and faithful in <strong>the</strong>ir work <strong>for</strong> Him that all<br />

selfishness will be separated from <strong>the</strong>ir lives. His<br />

workers will <strong>the</strong>n see eye to eye, and <strong>the</strong> arm of <strong>the</strong><br />

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