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in regard to the food from heaven, that will give tone and vitality to
the whole religious experience.—
Medical Ministry, 283
(1896).
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The leaven of godliness has not entirely lost its power. At the time
when the danger and depression of the church are greatest, the little
company who are standing in the light will be sighing and crying for
the abominations that are done in the land. But more especially will
their prayers arise in behalf of the church because its members are
doing after the manner of the world.—
Testimonies for the Church
5:209, 210
(1882).
Entire Trust in God
Because of unconsecrated workers, things will sometimes go
wrong. You may weep over the result of the wrong course of oth-
ers, but do not worry. The work is under the supervision of the blessed
Master. All He asks is that the workers shall come to Him for their
orders, and obey His directions. All parts of the work—our churches,
missions, Sabbath schools, institutions—are carried upon His heart.
Why worry? The intense longing to see the church imbued with life
must be tempered with entire trust in God....
Let no one overtax his God-given powers in an effort to advance
the Lord’s work more rapidly. The power of man cannot hasten the
work; with this must be united the power of heavenly intelligences....
Though all the workmen now bearing the heaviest burdens should be
laid aside, God’s work would be carried forward.—
Testimonies for
the Church 7:298
(1902).
Family Worship
Evening and morning join with your children in God’s worship,
reading His Word and singing His praise. Teach them to repeat God’s
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law.—
Evangelism, 499
(1904).
Let the seasons of family worship be short and spirited. Do not let
your children or any member of your family dread them because of
their tediousness or lack of interest. When a long chapter is read and
explained and a long prayer offered, this precious service becomes
wearisome, and it is a relief when it is over....
Let the father select a portion of Scripture that is interesting and
easily understood; a few verses will be sufficient to furnish a lesson