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together, however, so that if one came to a crisis in his labors, he could
call on the other for assistance. They should also come together as
often as possible for prayer and consultation....
When one labors alone continually, he is apt to think that his way is
above criticism, and he feels no particular desire to have anyone labor
with him. But it is Christ’s plan that someone should stand right by his
side, so that the work shall not be molded entirely by one man’s mind,
and so that his defects of character shall not be regarded as virtues by
himself or by those who hear him.
Unless a speaker has one by his side with whom he can share
the labor, he will many times be placed in circumstances where he
will be obliged to do violence to the laws of life and health. Then,
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again, important things sometimes transpire to call him away right
in the crisis of an interest. If two are connected in labor, the work at
such times need not be left alone.—Historical Sketches, pp. 126, 127.
(1886).
Advantages of United Labor—There is need of two working
together; for one can encourage the other, and they can counsel, pray,
and search the Bible together. In this they may get a broader light upon
the truth; for one will see one phase, and the other another phase of
the truth. If they are erring, they can correct one another in speech
and attitude, so that the truth may not be lightly esteemed because of
the defects of its advocates. If the workers are sent out alone, there
is no one to see or correct their errors; but when two go together, an
educating work may be carried on, and each worker become what he
should be—a successful soul winner.—
The Review and Herald, July
4, 1893
.
Why Not Today?—Why is it that we have departed from the
method of labor which was instituted by the Great Teacher? Why is
it that the laborers in His cause today are not sent forth two and two?
“Oh,” you say, “we have not laborers enough to occupy the field.” Then
occupy less territory. Send forth the laborers into the places where the
way seems to be opened, and teach the precious truth for this time.
Can we not see the wisdom of having two go together to preach the
gospel?—
The Review and Herald, April 19, 1892
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