Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

parents remember that much more will be
accomplished by the work of the school, if they
themselves realize the advantages their children
will obtain in such a school. Let them understand
that there must be a change in the management of
their children, before they and their children reveal
the peace and love which comes with God's
converting grace.
If parents will only realize that their neglect of
duty is a grave sin, which should be repented of, if
they will only unite with the teacher who is
working for the salvation of their children, a most
wonderful work can be done for the children. By
prayer, by patience, by forbearance, parents can
undo much of the wrong caused by their
impatience and unwise indulgence. Let the church
school be a place where parents as well as children
shall be educated. Let parents and teachers take
hold of the work together. Parents, remember that
you yourselves will be benefited by the presence of
an earnest, God-fearing church school teacher.
The Lord desires the churches in every place to
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