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purchasing the book. We ask that every available means be used to
assist in its circulation. We call upon the presidents of our conferences
to consider how they can forward this enterprise. We call upon our
ministers, as they visit the churches, to encourage men and women to
go out as canvassers and to make a decided forward movement in the
path of self-denial by giving a part of their earnings for the help of our
schools.
A general movement is needed, and this must begin with individual
movements. In every church let every member of every family make
determined efforts to deny self and to help forward the work. Let the
children act a part. Let all co-operate. Let us do our best at this time
to render to God our offering, to carry out His specified will, and thus
make an occasion for witnessing for Him and His truth in a world of
darkness. The lamp is in our hands. Let its light shine forth brightly.
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Young men, you who think of entering the ministry, take up this
work. The handling of the book placed in your hands by the Lord is
to be your educator. In improving this opportunity you will certainly
advance in a knowledge of God and of the best methods for reaching
the people.
The Lord calls for young men and women to enter His service.
The youth are receptive, fresh, ardent, hopeful. When once they have
tasted the blessedness of self-sacrifice, they will not be satisfied unless
they are constantly learning of the Great Teacher. The Lord will open
ways before those who will respond to His call.
Bring into the work an earnest desire to learn how to bear respon-
sibilities. With strong arms and brave hearts go forth into the conflict
which all must enter, a conflict that will grow more and more severe
as we approach the closing struggle.
Preparation for the Work
Those who engage in this work should first give themselves unre-
servedly to God. They should place themselves where they can learn
of Christ and follow His example. He has invited them: “Come unto
Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in
heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and