Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students - Ellen G. White

may edify the church by what you say. If you have
acquired the habit of speaking in a low, indistinct
way, you should regard it as a defect, and put forth
earnest efforts to overcome, that you may honor
God and edify His children.
In our devotional meetings, our voices should
express by prayer and praise our adoration of the
heavenly Father, that all may know that we
worship God in simplicity and truth, and in the
beauty of holiness. Precious indeed in this world of
sin and ignorance is the gift of speech, the melody
of the human voice, when devoted to the praise of
Him who hath loved us and given Himself for us.
Consecration of the Voice
The gift of speech has been greatly abused and
widely perverted from its intended purpose; but let
those who claim to be children of the heavenly
King awake to their responsibility, and make the
most of this talent. Let no one say, “It is of no use
for me to try to pray; for others do not hear me.”
Rather let him say, “I will make earnest effort to
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