How few realize that Jesus, unseen, is walking by their side! How ashamed many would be to hear His voice speaking to them, and to know that He heard all their foolish, common talk! And how many hearts would burn for holy joy if they only knew that the Saviour was by their side, that the holy atmosphere of His presence was surrounding them, and they were feeding on the bread of life! How pleased the Saviour would be to hear His followers talking of His precious lessons of instruction, and to know that they had a relish for holy things! When the truth abides in the heart, there is no place for criticism of God’s servants, or for picking flaws with the message He sends. That which is in the heart will flow from the lips. It cannot be repressed. The things that God has prepared for those that love Him will be the theme of conversation. The love of Christ is in the soul as well of water, springing up into everlasting life, sending forth living streams that bring life and gladness wherever they flow. {TM 88.1}

Gud siger til hans tjenere, »Råb højt, spar ikke din strube, løft din røst som basunen, forkynd mit folk dets brøde og Jacobs hus deres synder!« Men når det klare, retlinede vidnesbyrd kommer fra læber under Guds Ånds påvirkning, er der mange der betragter det med foragt. Der er blandt os dem som, i handlinger, ikke i ord, »som siger til seerne: »Se ingen syner!« til fremsynte: »Skuer os ikke det rette! Tal smiger til os, skuer os blændværk, vig bort fra vejen, bøj af fra stien, lad os være i fred for Israels Hellige!« Derfor, så siger Israels Hellige: Siden I ringeagter dette ord og stoler på krumt og kroget og støtter jer til det, derfor skal denne brøde blive for eder som en truende, voksende revne i en knejsende mur, hvis fald vil indtræffe brat, lige i et nu;... Thi således sagde den Herre Herren, Israels Hellige: Ved omvendelse og stilhed skal I frelses, i ro og tillid er eders styrke. Men I ville ikke.«