- Preface
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- Ambassadors for Christ
- Consecration to the Work
- The Need of Preaching Christ
- Labor in New Fields
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- Pastoral Labor
- Faithfulness in Reproving Sin
- Compassion for the Erring
- Decision and Promptness in the Work of God
- Thoroughness in the Work
- Division of Labor
- A Personal Faith in Christ Our Greatest Need
- Meditation and Prayer
- Answers to Prayer
- The Cause of Doubts
- Danger in Cherishing Doubts
- The Importance of Bible Study
- How Shall We Search the Scriptures?
- Examination for the Ministry
- Young Ministers
- Manner of Speaking
- Danger in Overwork
- Order and Discipline
- Carefulness in Dress
- Physical Labor and Mental Activity
- Our Duty to Preserve Health
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- Discussions Not to be Sought
- Engaging in Secular Business
- Proper Remuneration for Ministers
- Danger in Self-Confidence
- Respect for the Sabbath
- The Minister's Wife
- Labor at Camp-Meetings
- Popular Holiness Meetings
- Business Meetings
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- Co-Operation Among the Churches
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- Education for the Missionary Work
- Young Men as Missionaries
- Methods of Labor
- Christ Our Source of Strength
- Love is Power
- No Respect of Persons With God
- Christ's Example a Rebuke to Bigotry and Exclusiveness
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- The Danger of Formalism
- Personal Effort
- Bible Readings with Families
- The Work of the Colporteur
- Importance of the Canvassing Work
- Cautions to Canvassers
- Economy in Mission Work
- Encouraging Words to the Workers
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- Christ Our Righteousness
- Christian Deportment and Influence
- Trust in God
- Effectual Prayer
- Are We in the Faith?
- Christ's Followers the Light of the World
- Courage in the Lord
- Love Among Brethren
- Humility and Faithfulness in Laborers
- Diligence and Consecration Needed
- Our Mighty Helper
- Consistency in the Christian Life
- Duties and Privileges of the Christian Laborer
Preface
As setting forth the scope and design of this work, it would perhaps be more appropriate to call the attention of the reader to the table of contents than to the few words that may be written by way of preface. If the reader will glance over that portion of the book, he will see at once the important field of thought to which the mind is led, and the wide range of practical truths on which instruction is given.GW92 v.1
1. The minister and the missionary are particularly mentioned, but what is written is also for the “gospel worker” in general. And how many does this embrace? All who have partaken of the blessings of the gospel should seek to make known its benefits to others. The instruction of this work is therefore for all.GW92 v.2
2. It is not sent out that its instructions may be put into practice by way of experiment; for these principles have been tried and tested, many have studied the truths herein set forth, have listened to these words of instruction, and have tried to follow the counsel given. And the results have always been most happy, and the fruits good. Such persons have called for the matter of this book to be set forth in this form, for their own further study and for the good of others. A compliance with this desire is one reason why this work now appears.GW92 v.3
In order to bring the book within desired limits, it has been necessary to omit parts of articles taken from the “Testimonies.” All such omissions are marked by periods (...). Quotations taken from the “Testimonies” are credited to volume and page; and for convenience, all other selections, whether from unpublished manuscript or other sources, except in the chapters of fragments, are credited Ms.GW92 vi.1
3. The publishers therefore send it forth, commending it to the attention and earnest, diligent study of all, with the full assurance that as its instruction shall be put into practice, it will prove a source of perennial benefit and blessing to the cause of the master, in the earth.GW92 vi.2