Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

It is necessary to the best education that we
give the students time to do missionary work, time
to become acquainted with the families among
whom they live. They should not be loaded down
with all the studies they can carry, but should be
given time to use the knowledge they have
acquired. They should be encouraged to do faithful
missionary work, by becoming interested in those
in the darkness of error, taking to them the truth
where they are. With all humility of heart seeking
knowledge from Christ, praying, and watching
unto prayer, they may make known to others the
truth that is placed them day by day.
Those who do this work will find many, both
old and young, who are full of hereditary prejudice,
who hate the truth because of a misconception of
its character. As these become acquainted with
those who know and practice the truth, they will
see their own errors, and while wrath and spiteful
passions may appear to be cherished, friendly
intercourse will change these feelings. A thick veil
of prejudice blinds many minds. They need love
and pity and the holiness of truth.
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