Testimonies for the Church, Volume 9 - Ellen G. White

youth a missionary training; and those who neglect
to improve such opportunities lose out of their lives
a chapter of experience of the highest value. By
entering heartily into this work, students can learn
how to approach with tact and discretion men and
women in all walks of life, how to deal with them
courteously, and how to lead them to give
favorable consideration to the truths contained in
the books that are sold.
Our greatest burden should be, not the raising
of money, but the salvation of souls; and to this end
we should do all in our power to teach students
how to lead souls to a knowledge of the third
angel's message. When we are successful in the
work of soulsaving, those who are added to the
faith will, in turn, use their ability in giving the
truth to others. When we labor diligently for the
salvation of our fellow men, God will prosper our
every effort.
To the presidents of conferences, and to others
in positions of leading responsibility, I would say:
Let us do all in our power to impress upon the
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