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

pioneers in every enterprise involving toil and
sacrifice, while the overtaxed servants of Christ
should be cherished as counselors, to encourage
and bless those who strike the heaviest blows for
God. Providence thrust these experienced fathers
into trying, responsible positions at an early age,
when neither physical nor intellectual powers were
fully developed. The magnitude of the trust
committed to them aroused their energies, and their
active labor in the work aided both physical and
mental development.
Young men are wanted. God calls them to
missionary fields. Being comparatively free from
care and responsibilities, they are more favorably
situated to engage in the work than are those who
must provide for the training and support of a large
family. Furthermore, young men can more readily
adapt themselves to new climates and new society,
and can better endure inconveniences and
hardships. By tact and perseverance they can reach
the people where they are.
Strength comes by exercise. All who put to use
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