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1241 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Lt 142, 1896, par. 1

… an argument in behalf of the field, which should have had a hundredfold more labor than has been done in it. Every soul truly converted from the colored class …

1242 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Lt 168, 1896, par. 3

… one argument and did not try or wish to—that is the cross—this wicked shepherd worked with his might until many who were exceedingly troubled began to settle …

1243 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Lt 178, 1896, par. 6

… an argument in favor of truth and righteousness by the transformation of your own soul through the reception of the precious grace of Christ who gave His …

1244 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Ms 8, 1896, par. 27

… an argument that cannot be controverted. The commandments of God will endure through all time and eternity. Are they, then, given us as a burden? No. “And the Lord …

1245 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Ms 16, 1896, par. 32

… of arguments set forth most eloquently. The demand appeared contemptible to them. With Daniel as their companion, they had prayed and fasted that they might …

1246 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Ms 19, 1896, par. 8

The stay-away argument is an opposition that is hard to handle; but the work that has been done is the sowing of the seed. I believe God has a people in this place, and they must be warned.

1247 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Ms 29, 1896, par. 4

… -away argument only testifies against those who might, but will not, come, because they have no appreciation of the light. By these arguments they say, “We have …

1248 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Ms 32, 1896, par. 27

… the arguments you present. They have had but a limited experience in the work for this time, and they do not see where your views would lead them, They are ready

1249 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Ms 32, 1896, par. 28

… of argument which you have thought of so great consequence is not the theory of truth that God has given His people to proclaim for this time.

1250 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896), Ms 46, 1896, par. 12

… the arguments which they could not meet from the Scriptures, and they entreated the messengers spitefully, and slew them. When the king heard of their wicked …

1251 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 11, 1897, par. 30

… powerful argument in favor of the truth. Love your Saviour. Have your heart saturated with the holy oil that is emptied from the two olive trees. Zechariah …

1252 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 12, 1897, par. 21

… no arguments on this point. If we follow on to know the Lord, willingly, gladly, we shall know “that his going forth is prepared as the morning.” [ Hosea 6:3 .] If we have …

1253 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 12, 1897, par. 37

… reasoning, argumentative ability on every other subject but the one that would admit of no reasoning. He was to obey the Word of the Lord at all times and in …

1254 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 17, 1897, par. 10

… opposing argument he stands at the right hand of the Redeemer, ready to resist the work that Christ is about to do—to pardon and not to condemn the souls that …

1255 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 19a, 1897, par. 5

… long arguments, no finely cut theories, elaborately delivered in their “firstly,” “secondly,” and “thirdly.” But pure, native eloquence was revealed in the short …

1256 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 33, 1897, par. 25

… the argument came, “We have no money.” I said, “We must have that second storey, and I will be responsible.” This was put up, and now all say, “What would we have done without …

1257 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 48, 1897, par. 15

… striking arguments, illustrations appropriate and right to the point, earnestness, and hope to save a soul from death, all have failed to arouse the benumbed …

1258 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 65, 1897, par. 18

… no arguments, but I cannot allow the work of God, which has borne fruit that has been before the people during almost my whole lifetime, to be brushed away as …

1259 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 76, 1897, par. 9

… the argumentative, debating methods, and come close to hearts, how simple direct, straightforward lines they might learn how to teach the truth so that it …

1260 Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897), Lt 121, 1897, par. 7

… powerful argument of Satan that God required of humanity a self-denial and subjection that He would not Himself render. And thus was taken from Satan’s hands …