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who are fighting the battle of life at great odds may be refreshed and
strengthened by little attentions which cost nothing. Kindly words
simply spoken, little attentions simply bestowed, will sweep away the
clouds of temptation and doubt that gather over the soul. The true
heart expression of Christlike sympathy, given in simplicity, has power
to open the door of hearts that need the simple, delicate touch of the
spirit of Christ
There is a wide field of service for women as well as for men. The
efficient cook, the seamstress, the nurse—the help of all is needed.
Let the members of poor households be taught how to cook, how to
make and mend their own clothing, how to nurse the sick, how to
care properly for the home. Even the children should be taught to
do some little errand of love and mercy for those less fortunate than
themselves
Children and Youth to Join in Service for Others—In an effort
to excuse themselves some say: “My home duties, my children, claim
my time and my means.” Parents, your children should be your helping
hand, increasing your power and ability to work for the Master. Chil-
dren are the younger members of the Lord’s family. They should be
led to consecrate themselves to God, whose they are by creation and
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by redemption. They should be taught that all their powers of body,
mind, and soul are His. They should be trained to help in various lines
of unselfish service. Do not allow your children to be hindrances. With
you the children should share spiritual as well as physical burdens. By
helping others they increase their own happiness and usefulness
If in every church the young men and the young women would
solemnly consecrate themselves to God, if they would practice self-
denial in the home life, relieving their tired, careworn mothers, what a
change would take place in our churches! The mother could find time
to make neighborly visits. When opportunity offered, the children
could give assistance by doing, when quite young, little errands of
mercy and love to bless others. Thus thousands of the homes of the
poor and needy not of our faith could be entered. Books relating to
health and temperance could be placed in many homes. The circulation
of these books is an important work; for they contain precious knowl-
3
Testimonies For The Church 9, 30
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4
Ibid., 9:36, 37
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5
Ibid., 7:63
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