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

unbelief, are dishonoring to Christ. God desires His
servants to cultivate Christian affection for one
another. True religion unites hearts not only with
Christ, but with one another in a most tender union.
When we know what it means to be thus united
with Christ and with our brethren, a fragrant
influence will attend our work wherever we go.
The workers in the large cities must act their
several parts, making every effort to bring about
the best results. They are to talk faith and to act in
such a way as to impress the people. They are not
to narrow the work down to their own particular
ideas. In the past too much of this has been done by
us as a people, and it has been a drawback to the
success of the work. Let us remember that the Lord
has different ways of working, that He has different
workmen to whom He entrusts different gifts. We
are to see His purpose in the sending of certain
men to certain places.
A little longer will the voice of mercy be heard;
a little longer will be given the gracious
invitation:"If any man thirst, let him come unto
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