- The Times of Volume Seven
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- Chapter 1—The Work of Soulsaving
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- Chapter 4—Workers from the Ranks
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- Chapter 6—The Work in the Cities
- Chapter 7—The Work in Greater New York
- Chapter 8—Delay No Longer
- Chapter 9—Family Worship
- Chapter 10—Responsibilities of Married Life
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- Chapter 12—The Knowledge of Health Principles
- Chapter 13—The High Calling of Our Sanitarium Workers
- Chapter 14—A Message to Our Physicians
- Chapter 15—The Value of Outdoor Life
- Chapter 16—Out of the Cities
- Chapter 17—In the Country
- Chapter 18—Not Among the Wealthy
- Chapter 19—Consideration in Buildings
- Chapter 20—Not for Pleasure Seekers
- Chapter 21—Centralization
- Chapter 22—The Sign of our Order
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- Chapter 31—Publishing Houses in Mission Fields
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- Chapter 33—The Canvasser
- Chapter 34—The Author
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- Chapter 36—Sacredness of God's Instrumentalities
- Chapter 37—Dependence on God
- Chapter 38—Co-operation
- Chapter 39—Self-Control and Fidelity
- Chapter 40—Danger from Improper Reading
- Chapter 41—Avoid Debt
- Chapter 42—Faith and Courage
- Chapter 43—Self-Sacrifice
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- Chapter 49—Take Time to Talk with God
- Chapter 50—The Work of the Ministry
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- Chapter 52—Church Discipline
- Chapter 53—“Consider One Another”
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- Chapter 56—A Wise Distribution of Means
- Chapter 57—Our Aged Pioneer Workers
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Matter for Publication
Let our periodicals be devoted to the publication of living, earnest matter. Let every article be full of practical, elevating, ennobling thoughts, thoughts that will give to the reader help and light and strength. Family religion, family holiness, is now to be honored as never before. If ever a people needed to walk before God as did Enoch, Seventh-day Adventists need to do so now, showing their sincerity by pure words, clean words, words full of sympathy, tenderness, and love.7T 155.1
There are times when words of reproof and rebuke are called for. Those who are out of the right way must be aroused to see their peril. A message must be given that shall startle them from the lethargy which enchains their senses. Moral renovation must take place, else souls will perish in their sins. Let the message of truth, like a sharp, two-edged sword, cut its way to the heart. Make appeals that will arouse the careless and bring foolish, wandering minds back to God.7T 155.2
The attention of the people must be arrested. Our message is a savor of life unto life or of death unto death. The destinies of souls are balancing. Multitudes are in the valley of decision. A voice should be heard crying: “If the Lord be God, follow Him: but if Baal, then follow him.” 1 Kings 18:21.7T 155.3
At the same time nothing savoring of a harsh, denunciatory spirit is, under any circumstances, to be indulged. Let our periodicals contain no sharp thrusts, no bitter criticisms or cutting sarcasm. Satan has almost succeeded in expelling from the world the truth of God, and he is delighted when its professed advocates show that they are not under the influence of truth which subdues and sanctifies the soul.7T 155.4
Let the writers for our periodicals dwell as little as possible upon the objections or arguments of opponents. In all our work we are to meet falsehood with truth. Put truth against all personal hints, references, or insults. Deal only in the currency of heaven. Make use only of that which bears God's image and superscription. Press in truth, new and convincing, to undermine and cut away error.7T 156.1
God wants us to be always calm and forbearing. Whatever course others may pursue, we are to represent Christ, doing as He would do under similar circumstances. Our Saviour's power lay not in a strong array of sharp words. It was His gentleness, His unselfish, unassuming spirit, that made Him a conqueror of hearts. The secret of our success lies in revealing the same spirit.7T 156.2