7T 220
(Testimonies for the Church Volume 7 220)
Section 5—In the Southern Field (7T 220) MC VC
“As a shepherd seeketh out his flock; ... so will I seek out My sheep, and will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered.” Ezekiel 34:12. (7T 220) MC VC
Chapter 44—Needs of the Southern Field VC
The Lord expects far more of us than we have given Him in unselfish service for people of all classes in the Southern States of America. This field lies at our very doors, and in it there is a great work to be done for the Master. This work must be done now, while the angels continue to hold the four winds. There is no time to lose. (7T 220.1) MC VC
The Lord has long been waiting for human instrumentalities through whom to work. How much longer will He be obliged to wait for men and women to respond to the call: “Go work today in My vineyard?” Matthew 21:28. Messengers of mercy are needed, not merely in a few places in the South, but throughout the whole field. Rich and poor are calling for the light. (7T 220.2) MC VC
Men and women should now be offering themselves to carry the truth into the highways and byways of this field. There are thousands who might give themselves to God for service. He would accept them and work through them, making them messengers of peace and hope. (7T 220.3) MC VC
The workers will meet with many who will harden their hearts against the conviction of God’s Spirit; but they will meet also with many who are hungering for the bread of life, and who, receiving the message, will go forth to sow the seeds of truth. (7T 220.4) MC VC