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them at their homes, learning their true condition by conversing with
them concerning their experience in the things of God, and you will
bear them in the arms of your faith to the throne of the Father.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work, 68, 69
.
Feeding the Lambs
In His charge to Peter, the Saviour first bade him, “Feed My lambs,”
and afterward commanded, “Feed My sheep.” In addressing the apos-
tle, Christ says to all His servants, “Feed My lambs.” When Jesus
admonished His disciples not to despise the little ones, He addressed
all disciples in all ages. His own love and care for children is a precious
example for His followers. If teachers in the Sabbath school felt the
love which they should feel for these lambs of the flock, many more
would be won to the fold of Christ. At every suitable opportunity, let
the story of Jesus’ love be repeated to the children. In every sermon let
a little corner be left for their benefit. The servant of Christ may have
lasting friends in these little ones, and his words may be to them as
apples of gold in pictures of silver.—
Testimonies on Sabbath-School
Work, 113
.
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Neglect Not the Children
While something has been done for the education and religious
training of the youth, there is still a great lack. Many more need to be
encouraged and helped. There is not that personal labor given which
the case requires. It is not the ministers alone who have neglected this
solemn work of saving the youth; the members of the churches will
have to settle with the Master for their indifference and neglect of duty.
The Lord is not glorified when the children are neglected and
passed by. They are to be educated, disciplined, and patiently in-
structed. They require more than casual notice, more than a word
of encouragement. They need painstaking, prayerful, careful labor.
The heart that is filled with love and sympathy will reach the hearts of
the youth who are apparently careless and hopeless.—
Testimonies on
Sabbath-School Work, 114, 115
.