Women as Soulwinners
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women may act an important part. God grant that those who read
these words may put forth earnest efforts to present an open door for
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consecrated women to enter the field.—
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Women are needed in the work for the salvation of souls—
Women can be the instruments of righteousness, rendering holy ser-
vice. It was Mary that first preached a risen Jesus. In fulfillment of
the divine plan, the Son of Man came to seek and save that which was
lost.... Those who engage with the Son of God in His work, be they
ever so aspiring, can have no greater, no holier work than this. If there
were twenty women where now there is one, who would make this
holy mission their cherished work, we should see more converts to the
truth. The refining, softening influence of Christian women is needed
in the great work of preaching the truth. The Lord of the vineyard is
saying to many women who are now doing nothing, “Why stand ye
here all day idle?” Zealous and continued diligence in our sisters toil-
ing for the spread of the truth would be wholly successful, and would
astonish us with its results. Through patience and perseverance, the
work must be accomplished.... We are lacking in deeds of sympathy
and benevolence, in sacred and social ministering to the needy, the
oppressed, and the suffering. Women who can work are needed now,
women who are not self-important, but meek and lowly of heart, who
will work with the meekness of Christ wherever they can find work
to do for the salvation of souls.—
The Review and Herald, January 2,
1879
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Team Ministry With Spouse
Spouses may unite in work—There are women who should labor
in the gospel ministry. In many respects they would do more good than
the ministers who neglect to visit the flock of God. Husband and wife
may unite in this work, and when it is possible, they should. The way
is open for consecrated women.—
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The Lord would have ministers and their spouses closely
united in the work—The work of God demands most earnest la-
bor, and the Lord would have ministers and their wives closely united
in this work. The husband and wife can so blend in labor that the wife
shall be the complement of the husband. The Lord desires them unit-
edly to watch for His voice, to draw closer and still closer unto Him,