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

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Chapter 20<br />

Missionary Families<br />

Very much more might be done <strong>for</strong> Christ if all<br />

who have <strong>the</strong> light of truth would practice <strong>the</strong> truth.<br />

There are whole families who might be<br />

missionaries, engaging in personal labor, toiling <strong>for</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> Master with busy hands and active brains,<br />

devising new methods <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> success of His work.<br />

There are earnest, prudent, warmhearted men and<br />

women who could do much <strong>for</strong> Christ if <strong>the</strong>y<br />

would give <strong>the</strong>mselves to God, drawing near to<br />

Him and seeking Him with <strong>the</strong> whole heart.<br />

My brethren and sisters, take an active part in<br />

<strong>the</strong> work of soulsaving. This work will give life<br />

and vigor to <strong>the</strong> mental and spiritual powers. Light<br />

from Christ will shine into <strong>the</strong> mind. The Saviour<br />

will abide in your hearts, and in His light you will<br />

see light.<br />

Consecrate yourselves wholly to <strong>the</strong> work of<br />

God. He is your strength, and He will be at your<br />

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