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Temperance
work, he must pray, he must uplift the discouraged and hopeless by
his human endeavor, while he grasps the arm of the Mighty One,
and wrestles as did Jacob for the victory. His cry must be, I cannot,
I will not, let Thee go unless Thou bless me.—
Manuscript 87, 1898
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Why the Temperance Message Is Vital
—The Christian will
be temperate in all things,—in eating, in drinking, in dress, and
in every phase of life. “Every man that striveth for the mastery is
temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown;
but we an incorruptible.” We have no right to indulge in anything
that will result in a condition of mind that hinders the Spirit of God
from impressing us with the sense of our duty. It is a masterpiece of
satanic skill to place men where they can with difficulty be reached
with the gospel.—
The Review and Herald, August 29, 1907
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Laymen Called to Public Temperance Work
—A working
church is a living church. Church members, let the light shine
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forth. Let your voices be heard in humble prayer, in witness against
the intemperance, the folly, and the amusements of this world, and
in the proclamation of the truth for this time. Your voice, your influ-
ence, your time,—all these are gifts from God, and are to be used in
winning souls to Christ. Visit your neighbors, and show an interest
in the salvation of their souls.—
Medical Ministry, 332
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Sunday a Day to Work for Temperance
—Sunday can be used
for carrying forward various lines of work that will accomplish
much for the Lord.... Speak on temperance and on true religious
experience. You will thus learn much about how to work, and will
reach many souls.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:233
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At Camp Meetings
—In our labors at the camp meetings more
attention should be given to the work of teaching the principles
of health and temperance reform; these questions are to take an
important place in our efforts at this time. My message is, Educate,
educate on the question of temperance.—
Manuscript 65, 1908
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In Our Churches
—Every church needs a clear, sharp testimony,
giving the trumpet a certain sound. If we can arouse the moral
sensibilities upon the subject of practicing temperance in all things,
a very great victory will be gained.—
Manuscript 59, 1900
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Prepare to Teach Others
—I will inquire why some of our min-
isterial brethren are so far behind in proclaiming the exalted theme