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of his work, he is gathering an army of youth under his banner; and he
exults, for through them he carries on his warfare against God.
The teachers in our schools have a heavy responsibility to bear.
They must be in words and character what they wish their students to
be,—men and women that fear God and work righteousness. If they
are acquainted with the way themselves, they can train the youth to
walk in it. They will not only educate them in the sciences, but train
them to have moral independence, to work for Jesus, and to take up
burdens in His cause.
Teachers, what opportunities are yours? What a privilege is within
your reach of molding the minds and characters of the youth under
your charge! What a joy it will be to you to meet them around the
great white throne, and know that you have done what you could to
fit them for immortality! If your work stands the test of the great day,
how like sweetest music will fall upon your ear the benediction of the
Master, “Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy
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of thy Lord.”
In the great harvest field there is abundance of work for all, and
those who neglect to do what they can, will be found guilty before
God. Let us work for time and for eternity. Let us work for the youth
with all the powers God has bestowed upon us, and He will bless our
well-directed efforts. Our Saviour longs to save the young. He would
rejoice to see them around His throne clothed in the spotless robes of
His righteousness. He is waiting to place upon their heads the crown
of life, and hear their happy voices join in ascribing honor and glory
and majesty to God and the Lamb in the song of victory that shall
echo and re-echo throughout the courts of heaven.—
The Review and
Herald, August 19, 26, 1884
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