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

Men are needed who will push the triumphs of the
cross, who will persevere under discouragements
and privations, who will have the zeal and
resolution and faith that are indispensable to the
missionary field. And to those who do not engage
personally in the work I would say: Do not hinder
those who are willing to work, but give them
encouragement and support.
All this work of training should be
accompanied with earnest seeking of the Lord for
His Holy Spirit. Let this be urged home upon those
who are willing to give themselves to the Master's
service. Our conduct is watched by the world.
Every act is scrutinized and commented upon.
There must be diligent cultivation of the Christian
graces, that those who profess the truth may be
able to teach it to others as it is in Jesus, that they
themselves may be ensamples, and that our
enemies may be able to say no evil of them
truthfully. God calls for greater piety, for holiness
of life and purity of conduct, in accordance with
the elevating, sanctifying principles that we
profess. The lives of the workers for Christ should
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