Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

need a new conversion.
Our young men and young women need a more
pronounced experience in the work of God. Those
who have learned the truths of the word must not
be unwilling to place themselves in trying places in
order to meet the people where they are. Work is
waiting everywhere, and it is not all of the most
pleasant kind. The Lord calls for young men who
have cultivated a spirit of cheerfulness to go forth
to convince others of the possibility of maintaining
cheerfulness and refinement amid the most
unfavorable circumstances. The message of truth
must be given by means of practical missionary
effort. Wake up, brethren, wake up. Watch and
pray, and consecrate yourselves to the great work
that is waiting to be done.
You who have educated yourselves in a love of
criticism have lost the love of beauty and holiness
out of your lives. Arouse, and rid yourselves of
these hindrances to progress in the Christian life.
When you feel disposed to criticize the work of
some of your brethren, take hold yourselves of the
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