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

perseveringly for the thousands perishing in their
sins, scattered in all lands, like wrecks on a desert
shore. Those who share in Christ's glory must share
also in His ministry, helping the weak, the
wretched, and the despondent.
Let those who take up this work make the life
of Christ their constant study. Let them be
intensely in earnest, using every capability in the
Lord's service. Precious results will follow sincere,
unselfish effort. From the Great Teacher the
workers will receive the highest of all education.
But those who do not impart the light they have
received will one day realize that they have
sustained a fearful loss.
Human beings have no right to think that there
is a limit to the efforts that they are to make in the
work of soulsaving. Did Christ ever become weary
in His work? Did He ever draw back from sacrifice
and hardship? Church members are to put forth the
continuous, persevering efforts that He put forth.
They are to be ever ready to spring into action in
obedience to the Master's commands. Wherever we
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