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love which they should feel for these lambs of the flock, many more
would be won to the fold of Christ. At every suitable opportunity, let
the story of Jesus’ love be repeated to the children. In every sermon
let a little corner be left for their benefit. The servant of Christ may
have lasting friends in these little ones, and his words may be to them
as apples of gold in pictures of silver.—
Gospel Workers, 405-406
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We thank God that our Sabbath-schools have contributed enough
to advance many a precious enterprise. Children and youth have
given their pennies, that, like little rivulets, have supplied a stream of
beneficence. Children should be educated in such a way that they may
perform unselfish acts which heaven will rejoice to see. When the dew
of youth is upon them, children should be trained how to do service
for Christ. They should be taught self-denial.—
Special Testimonies,
Series A 3:51
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Instruction in regard to conducting the Sabbath-school should, to a
large degree, be given in the home churches; for the labor can be made
more direct and the results will be more permanent if instruction is
given at home. This work does not require the services of the ministers;
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they should be free to attend to the spiritual interests of the people.
They are to teach others what to do. They must instruct the people as
to how to come to the Lord and how to lead others to Him.—
Spiritual
Advancement the Object of Camp-Meetings, 12
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In a council of workers when considering the question of the work
which should be done at our camp-meetings, we have the following
questions and answers:—
Question—Would you think, Sister White, that taking up the detail
work of drilling the Sabbath-school workers would come under the
same head? [That is, drilling canvassers, and missionary workers, and
holding cooking schools.]
Answer—Exactly; it is not the place for it. That is to be done; but
it has its time and place.
Q.—Suppose they should call a Sabbath-school convention, and
meet for that purpose?
A.—That is all right; and have those engaged to carry the burden
of that work, and not hold the people there [at the camp-meeting] to
hear those particular things. They have no special work in that branch
to do. The time is too precious to be spent in that way.—
Spiritual
Advancement the Object of Camp-Meetings, 43
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