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give him three dollars a day and his board and lodging, he would help
us. But we do not want offers of this kind. Help will come to us. We
expect to have a school building, in which the Bible can be taught, in
which prayers can be offered to God, and in which the children can be
instructed in Bible principles. We expect that everyone who can take
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hold with us will want to have a share in erecting this building. We
expect to train a little army of workers on this hillside
Help With Labor As Well As Finances—We know that all are
interested in the success of this enterprise. Let those who have spare
time give a few days in helping to build this schoolhouse. Not enough
money has been subscribed yet to pay merely for the necessary mate-
rial. We are glad for what has been given, but we now ask everyone
to take hold of this matter interestedly, so that we shall soon have a
place where our children can study the Bible, which is the foundation
of all true education. The fear of the Lord—the very first lesson to be
taught—is the beginning of wisdom.
There is no reason why this matter should drag. Let everyone take
hold to help, persevering with unflagging interest until the building
is completed. Let everyone do something. Some may have to get up
as early as four o’clock in the morning in order to help. Usually I
begin my work before that time. As soon as it is daylight, some could
begin work on the building, putting in an hour or two before breakfast.
Others could not do this, perhaps, but all can do something to show
their interest in making it possible for the children to be educated in
a school where they can be disciplined and trained for God’s service.
His blessing will surely rest upon every such effort....
Brethren and sisters, what will you do to help build a church
school? We believe that everyone will regard it as a privilege and a
blessing to have this school building. Let us catch the spirit of the
work, saying, We will arise and build. If all will take hold of the work
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unitedly, we shall soon have a schoolhouse in which from day to day
our children will be taught the way of the Lord. As we do our best, the
blessing of God will rest upon us. Shall we not arise and build
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11
Manuscript 100, 1902
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12
Ibid
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