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

Christ has given His commission: "Go ye into
all the world." (Mark 16:15) All must hear the
message of warning. A prize of richest value is
held up before those who are running the Christian
race. Those who run with patience will receive a
crown of life that fadeth not away.
Cultivate restfulness, and commit the keeping
of your souls unto God as unto a faithful Creator.
He will keep that which is committed to His trust.
He is not pleased to have us cover His altar with
our tears and complaints. You have enough to
praise God for already, if you do not see another
soul converted. But the good work will go on if
you will only go forward and not be trying to
adjust everything to your own ideas. Let the peace
of God rule in your hearts, and be ye thankful. Let
the Lord have room to work. Do not block His
way. He can and will work if we will let Him.
While extensive plans should be laid, great care
must be taken that the work in each branch of the
cause be harmoniously united with that in every
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