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and unrest, have been brought to the Great Physician, who longs to
save to the uttermost all who come unto Him. Christ is a risen Saviour,
and there is healing in His wings.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:110,
111 (1900)
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Lose No Opportunity to Unite With Temperance Work—I am
sorry that there has not been a more lively interest among our people
of late years to magnify this branch of the Lord’s work. We cannot
afford to lose one opportunity to unite with the temperance work in
any place. Although the cause of temperance in foreign countries
does not always advance as rapidly as we could wish, yet in some
places decided success has attended the efforts of those who engaged
in it. In Europe we found the people sound on this question. On one
occasion, when I accepted an invitation to speak to a large audience
on the subject of temperance, the people did me the honor of draping
above the pulpit the American flag. My words were received with the
deepest attention, and at the close of my talk a hearty vote of thanks
was accorded me. I have never, in all my work on this question, had to
accept one word of disrespect.—
Temperance, 225, 226 (1907)
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Youth Can Be a Great Force for Temperance—There is no class
of persons capable of accomplishing more in the warfare against intem-
perance than are God-fearing youth. In this age the young men in our
cities should unite as an army, firmly and decidedly to set themselves
against every form of selfish, health-destroying indulgence. What
a power they might be for good! How many they might save from
becoming demoralized in the halls and gardens fitted up with music
and other attractions to allure the youth! Intemperance and profanity
and licentiousness are sisters. Let every God-fearing youth gird on
the armor and press to the front. Put your names on every temperance
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pledge presented. Thus you lend your influence in favor of signing
the pledge, and induce others to sign it. Let no weak excuse deter you
from taking this step. Work for the good of your own souls and for the
good of others.—
The Youth’s Instructor, July 16, 1903
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Support Temperance—The temperance question is to receive
decided support from God’s people. Intemperance is striving for the
mastery; self-indulgence is increasing, and the publications treating
on health reform are greatly needed. Literature bearing on this point is
the helping hand of the gospel, leading souls to search the Bible for
a better understanding of the truth. The note of warning against the