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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students
coal of pardon was placed upon their lips. The Holy Spirit wrought
not only for those who had lost their first love, but also for souls
who had never placed themselves on the Lord’s side.... Tokens of
His grace and favor called forth rejoicing from the hearts of those
who were thus blessed, and it was known that the salvation of God
was among His people....
Why should we not expect the Holy Watcher to come into our
schools? Our youth are there to receive an education, to acquire
a knowledge of the only true God. They are there to learn how to
present Christ as a sin-pardoning Saviour. They are there to gather
up precious rays of light, that they may diffuse light again. They are
there to show forth the loving-kindness of the Lord, to speak of His
glory, to sound forth the praises of Him who has called us out of
darkness into His marvelous light....
Again and again the heavenly Messenger has been sent to the
school. When His presence has been acknowledged, the darkness
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has fled away, the light has shone forth, and hearts have been drawn
to God. The last words spoken by Christ to John were: “The Spirit
and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And
let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the
water of life freely.”
Revelation 22:17
. When we respond to God
and say, “Lord, we come,” then with joy shall we draw water out of
the wells of salvation.
Shall we not keep holy festivals unto God? Shall we not show
that we have some enthusiasm in His service? With the grand,
ennobling theme of salvation before us, shall we be as cold as statues
of marble? If men can become so excited over a match game of
cricket, or a horse race, or over foolish things that bring no good to
anyone, shall we be unmoved when the plan of salvation is unfolded
before us? Let the school and the church henceforth have festivals of
rejoicing unto the Lord.—
Special Testimonies On Education, 77-82
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Perils of Worldly-Wise Teachers
All the treasures of heaven were committed to Jesus Christ, that
He might impart these precious gifts to the diligent, persevering