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Last Day Events
Influence of the Printed Page
More than one thousand will soon be converted in one day,
most of whom will trace their first convictions to the reading of our
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publications.—
Evangelism, 693
(1885).
The results of the circulation of this book [The Great Controversy]
are not to be judged by what now appears. By reading it some souls
will be aroused and will have courage to unite themselves at once
with those who keep the commandments of God. But a much larger
number who read it will not take their position until they see the very
events taking place that are foretold in it. The fulfillment of some of
the predictions will inspire faith that others also will come to pass, and
when the earth is lightened with the glory of the Lord in the closing
work, many souls will take their position on the commandments of God
as the result of this agency.—
Colporteur Ministry, 128, 129
(1890).
In a large degree through our publishing houses is to be accom-
plished the work of that other angel who comes down from heaven
with great power and who lightens the earth with his glory [
Revelation
18:1
].—
Testimonies for the Church 7:140
(1902).
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