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Christian Service
There is a wide field before all who will work for the Master
in caring for these friendless children and youth, placing them in a
position favorable for the formation of a right character, that they
may become children of God. There are unpromising children that
need to be tenderly sought for; many that would otherwise grow up in
ignorance, and drift into associations that lead to vice and crime, may
be brought into favorable surroundings, and under Christlike, tender
watchcare may be saved to Christ.... This work for others will require
effort and self-denial and sacrifice; but what is the little sacrifice that
we can make, in comparison with God’s great gift of His only begotten
Son? God has granted us the privilege of becoming laborers together
with Him.—
The Review and Herald, June 27, 1893
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The Colored Race
There is in this country a great, unworked field. The colored race,
numbering thousands upon thousands, appeals to the consideration
and sympathy of every true, practical believer in Christ. These people
do not live in a foreign country, and they do not bow down to idols of
wood and stone. They live among us, and again and again, through
the testimonies of His Spirit, God has called our attention to them,
telling us that here are human beings neglected. This broad field lies
before us unworked, calling for the light that God has given us in
trust.—
Testimonies for the Church 8:205
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Walls of separation have been built up between the whites and the
blacks. These walls of prejudice will tumble down of themselves, as
did the walls of Jericho, when Christians obey the Word of God, which
enjoins on them supreme love to their Maker and impartial love to
their neighbors.... Let every church whose members claim to believe
the truth for this time, look at this neglected, downtrodden race, that as
a result of slavery have been deprived of the privilege of thinking and
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acting for themselves.—
The Review and Herald, December 17, 1895
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Let us set ourselves to do a work for the Southern people. Let us
not be content with simply looking on, with simply making resolutions
that are never acted upon; but let us do something heartily unto the
Lord, to alleviate the distress of our colored brethren.—
The Review
and Herald, February 4, 1896
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