Table of contents
Information about this Book
Preface
Section 1—The Minister
Ambassadors for Christ
Consecration to the Work
The Need of Preaching Christ
Labor in New Fields
The Spirit of Self-Sacrifice
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
Well-Balanced Effort
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
Conference Presidents
Co-Operation Among the Churches
Fragments
Section 2—The Missionary
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
Opportunities for Christian Work
Gathering the Fruit
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
Fragments
Section 3—Morning Talks
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
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