Chapter 87—Workers in the Cause
The fact that so large a number are associated together in the
church at Battle Creek, and that so many important interests center
there, makes it pre-eminently a missionary field. People from all parts
of the country come to the sanitarium, and many youth from different
states attend the college. That field demands the most devoted, faithful
workers and the very best methods of labor in order that a strong
influence for Christ and the truth may be constantly exerted. When the
work is conducted as God would have it, the saving power of the grace
of Christ will be manifest among those who believe the truth, and they
will be a light to others.
But there is at Battle Creek a sad neglect of the many advantages
at hand to keep the heart of the work in a healthy condition. Vigorous
heartbeats from the center should be felt in all parts of the body of
believers. But if the heart is sickly and weak in its action, all branches
of the cause will be enfeebled. It is positively essential that there
should be a sound, healthy working power at this central point in
order that the truth may be carried to all the world. The knowledge of
this last warning must be diffused through families and communities
everywhere, and it will require wise generalship both to devise plans
and to educate men to assist in the work.
As year by year the work extends, the need of experienced and
faithful workers becomes more urgent; and if the people of the Lord
walk in His counsel, such workers will be developed. While we
should rely firmly upon God for wisdom and power, He would have
us cultivate our ability to the fullest extent. As the workers acquire
mental and spiritual power, and become acquainted with the purposes
and dealings of God, they will have more comprehensive views of the
work for this time and will be better qualified both to devise and to
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execute plans for its advancement. Thus they may keep pace with the
opening providence of God.
A constant effort should be put forth to enlist new workers. Talent
should be discerned and recognized. Persons who possess piety and
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