- Preface
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- Missionary Spirit Lacking
- A Self-complacent Class
- Satanic Death Stupor
- Spiritual Discernment Dimmed
- A State of Spiritual Weakness
- The Need of Heavenly Eyesalve
- Fanaticism and Cold Formalism
- Narrowed by Selfishness
- Covetousness
- Not One in Twenty Prepared
- Revival and Reformation Needed
- Delay Is Fatal
- Not Producers but Consumers
- Commandment Keeping a Cloak for Sin
- Dead in Trespasses and Sins
- Human Moralists
- A Spotted Record
- The Burden-Bearers Are Wearing Out
- Unable to Give an Intelligent Reason for Faith
- Some Will Trace Down the Prophetic Roll
- An Impressive Dream
- The Test to Be Met
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- The Summons
- Marching Orders
- No Time for Delay
- Important Questions
- The Call to Awake
- There Must Be Action
- The Divine Measurement
- What Might Have Been
- Heaven's Register
- More Required of Us Than of Our Fathers
- An Appeal to the Slothful Church
- Forceful Illustrations
- Profession vs. Expression
- Danger Accompanying Missionary Activity
- Encouragement to Beginners in Christian Service
- The Christian Life in Landscape
- The Christian's Watchwords
- A Spiritual Paralytic
- The Sure Remedy
- Unwarranted Excuses
- Aim for a Heavy Crown
- Service Has Been Paid For
- Go Forward
- An Impressive Scene
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- House to House
- The One-Soul Audience
- Close Personal Touch
- The Combination of Spiritual Revival and Personal Work
- Go to the People
- Invite to Your Home for Bible Study
- Be Social
- Manifest Sympathetic Interest
- Cite Personal Experience
- Illustrations Effective
- Deal with Practical Fundamentals
- Hold to Affirmative Truth
- Representatives in the Thoroughfares of Travel
- Sent Forth Two by Two
- Medical Evangelistic Tours
- Gospel Medical Missionaries
- Industrial Education
- Invite to Gospel Meetings
- Gather Into the Sabbath School
- By Pen and Voice
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- Efficiency
- Cultured Speech
- Mental Culture
- Christian Dignity and Politeness
- Genuineness
- Aggressiveness
- Determination
- Zeal
- Patience
- Tact
- Constancy
- Sympathy and Sociability
- Simplicity
- Faith
- Courage
- Consecration
- Whole-Heartedness
- Loyalty
- Dexterity
- Maintain High Standards
- Prudence and Forethought
- How to Counteract Discouragement
- Gentleness
- Impartiality
- Honesty-Faithfulness-Industry
- Unselfishness
- Cease to Worry
- Bear the Divine Credentials
- Minutemen
- Brave and True
- Shepherdly Care
- Humility
- Temperate
- Rest and Reflection
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No Time for Delay
“The great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly.” Zephaniah 1:14. Let us be shod with the gospel shoes, ready to march at a moment's notice.—Testimonies for the Church 9:48.ChS 78.1
Church members ... are to be ever ready to spring into action in obedience to the Master's commands. Wherever we see work waiting to be done, we are to take it up and do it, constantly looking unto Jesus.... If every church member were a living missionary, the gospel would speedily be proclaimed in all countries, to all peoples, nations, and tongues.—Testimonies for the Church 9:32.ChS 78.2
We are nearing the close of this earth's history. We have before us a great work,—the closing work of giving the last warning message to a sinful world. There are men who will be taken from the plow, from the vineyard, from various other branches of work, and sent forth by the Lord to give this message to the world.—Testimonies for the Church 7:270.ChS 78.3
Sound an alarm throughout the length and breadth of the earth. Tell the people that the day of the Lord is near, and hasteth greatly. Let none be left unwarned. We might have been in the place of the poor souls that are in error. We might have been placed among barbarians. According to the truth we have received above others, we are debtors to impart the same to them.—Testimonies for the Church 6:22.ChS 78.4
My brethren and sisters, it is too late to devote your time and strength to self-serving. Let not the last day find you destitute of the heavenly treasure. Seek to push the triumphs of the cross, seek to enlighten souls, labor for the salvation of your fellow beings, and your work will abide the trying test of fire.—Testimonies for the Church 9:56.ChS 78.5
We must give this message quickly, line upon line, precept upon precept. Men will soon be forced to great decisions, and it is our duty to see that they are given an opportunity to understand the truth, that they may take their stand intelligently on the right side. The Lord calls upon His people to labor—labor earnestly and wisely—while probation lingers.—Testimonies for the Church 9:126, 127.ChS 79.1
We have no time to lose. The end is near. The passage from place to place to spread the truth will soon be hedged with dangers on the right hand and on the left. Everything will be placed to obstruct the way of the Lord's messengers, so that they will not be able to do that which it is possible for them to do now. We must look our work fairly in the face, and advance as fast as possible in aggressive warfare. From the light given me of God I know that the powers of darkness are working with intense energy from beneath, and with stealthy tread Satan is advancing to take those who are now asleep, as a wolf taking his prey. We have warnings now which we may give, a work now which we may do; but soon it will be more difficult than we can imagine. God help us to keep in the channel of light, to work with our eyes fastened on Jesus our leader, and patiently, perseveringly press on to gain the victory.—Testimonies for the Church 6:22.ChS 79.2
There is danger in delay. That soul whom you might have found, that soul to whom you might have opened the Scriptures, passes beyond your reach. Satan has prepared some net for his feet, and tomorrow he may be working out the plans of the archenemy of God. Why delay one day? Why not go to work at once?—Testimonies for the Church 6:443.ChS 79.3
Vigilance and fidelity have been required of Christ's followers in every age; but now that we are standing upon the very verge of the eternal world, holding the truths we do, having so great light, so important a work, we must double our diligence. Every one is to do to the very utmost of his ability. My brother, you endanger your own salvation if you hold back now. God will call you to account if you fail in the work He has assigned you.—Testimonies for the Church 5:460, 461.ChS 79.4