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there should be hours for education. Studies should be taken up and
lessons given at appointed times....
The suggestion which has been made regarding the forming of
classes for the education of the youth in the office is an excellent one.
Bring pleasantness, encouragement, and hopefulness into this work....
The apprentices should be given instruction in bookkeeping. A
knowledge of how to keep accounts will be a great help to them
personally and a great advantage in their work.—
Manuscript 81, 1901
.
(See also
Testimonies for the Church 7:146-148
.)
A “Great Scattering” Foreseen—We must do a thorough work
in education. The youth in our offices of publication should receive
practical instruction in every line of work connected with the printing
of books. Then, if the providence of God shall lead them to other
countries, they can learn the language and be able to print for the
people in that country the truth that God has committed to us, which
must go to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. The Lord is
sending His angels, preparing the hearts of the people to receive the
truth. And if we are only consecrated to His service, we shall be sent
forth in the spirit and power of Elijah.
From the light given me of God, I know that some should acquire a
perfect understanding of every line of work connected with the printing
and binding of books, for God will place them in positions where such
work will be required of them. Because we are now settled here, we
seem to think that we shall never be moved. But there will come a time
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when there will be a great scattering, a scattering that we do not now
dream of; and it will be brought about in unexpected ways. Some of
you will be taken away to remote regions, but God will have a work for
you there. While you are here, let everyone be teachable. Educate and
train every power of the mind that you may obtain an understanding
in every part of the work. Cultivate the voice. Learn to speak so as to
make the most favorable impression upon other minds.—
Manuscript
73, 1906
.
Office Workers Should Be Literature Evangelists—The Lord’s
work has many branches. The ways in which the Lord condescends to
employ human agents are numerous. As God’s stewards each man and
woman has a work to perform. Each one is given capabilities which
qualify him for this work. If those in responsible positions in the office
put aside all selfishness, if they faithfully weigh the probabilities and