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were young when the message arose will have to be educated by the
old standard-bearers. These teachers must realize that too great pains
cannot be taken to fit men for their holy trust while the standard-bearers
are still able to hold the standard aloft. And yet those who have so
long fought in the battles may still win victories. They have been so
thoroughly acquainted with the wiles of Satan that they will not be
easily moved from the old paths. They remember the days of old. They
know Him who is from the beginning. They may ever be light bearers,
faithful witnesses for God, living epistles, known and read of all men.
Let us, then, thank God that a few are left, as was John, to relate
their experience in the beginning of this message, and the reception of
that which we now hold so dear. But one after another they are falling
at their post, and it is only wisdom that we prepare others to take the
work where they leave it.
Efforts must be made to fit young men for the work. They must
come to the front, to lift burdens and responsibilities. Those who are
now young must become strong men. They must be able to plan and
give counsel. The word of God abiding in them will make them pure
and will fill them with faith, hope, courage, and devotion. The work
is now greatly retarded because men are carrying responsibilities for
which they are unfitted. Shall this great want continue and increase?
Shall these great responsibilities drop from the hands of old, experi-
enced workers into the hands of those unable to manage them? Are we
not neglecting a very important work by failing to educate and train
our youth to fill positions of trust?
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Let the workers be educated, but at the same time let them be meek
and lowly of heart. Let us elevate the work to the highest possible
standard, ever remembering that if we do our part, God will not fail to
do His.
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