Chapter 70—Singing a Means of Witness
Instrumentality for Salvation—The melody of song, poured
forth from many hearts in clear, distinct utterance, is one of God’s
instrumentalities in the work of saving souls.—
Testimonies for the
Church 5:493
.
Power for Winning Souls—There is great pathos and music in
the human voice, and if the learner will make determined efforts, he
will acquire habits of talking and singing that will be to him a power
to win souls to Christ.—
Evangelism, 504
.
Gifts From God—Your voice, your influence, your time—all
these are gifts from God and are to be used in winning souls to Christ.—
Testimonies for the Church 9:38
.
Singing Evangelists—In the evening a large audience assembled
in the church to listen to a musical program rendered by Brother
Beardslee and his pupils. Good singing is an important part of the
worship of God. I am glad that Brother Beardslee is training the
students, so that they can be singing evangelists.—
Fundamentals of
Christian Education, 487
.
Song in Home Visitation—Learn to sing the simplest of songs.
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These will help you in house-to-house labor, and hearts will be touched
by the influence of the Holy Spirit. Christ was often heard singing
hymns of praise.... There was joy in His heart. We learn from the
Word that there is joy among the angels of heaven over one repentant
sinner and that the Lord rejoices over His church with singing.—
My
Life Today, 238
.
Youth Singing for Higher Classes—Students, go out into the
highways and the hedges. Endeavor to reach the higher as well as the
lower classes. Enter the homes of the rich and the poor, and as you
have opportunity ask, “Would you be pleased to have us sing? We
should be glad to hold a song service with you.” Then as hearts are
softened, the way may open for you to offer a few words of prayer for
the blessing of God. Not many will refuse. Such ministry is genuine
missionary work. God desires every one of us to be converted, and to
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