Testimonies for the Church, Volume 8 - Ellen G. White

give me, I know that He is not pleased with many
things which have taken place in reference to the
workers. God has not laid every particular open to
me, but warnings have come that in many things
decided reformation is needed. I have been shown
that there is need of fathers and mothers in Israel
being united with the institution. Devoted men and
women should be employed, who, because they are
not continually pressed with cares and
responsibilities, can look after the spiritual interests
of the employees. It is necessary that such men and
women should be constantly at work in missionary
lines in this large institution. Not half is being done
that should be done in this respect. It should be the
part of these men and women to labor for the
employees in spiritual lines, giving them
instruction that will teach them how to win souls,
showing them that this is to be done, not by much
talking, but by a consistent, Christlike life. The
workers are exposed to worldly influences; but
instead of being molded by these influences, they
should be consecrated missionaries, controlled by
an influence that elevates and refines. Thus they
will learn how to meet unbelievers and how to
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