gers should be appointed who can present the Word of
God from city to city upon the subject of temperance.—Manuscript
52, 1900.
The tame way in which the temperance question is being handled
by our people is not in harmony with the necessities of the times.
The work of making known our belief in matters of temperance
should now be entered into most heartily.—Letter 302, 1907.
In the advocacy of the cause of temperance, our efforts are to be [38]
multiplied. The subject of Christian temperance should find a place
in our sermons in every city where we labor. Health reform in all
its bearings is to be presented before the people, and special efforts
made to instruct the youth, the middle-aged, and the aged in the principles
of Christian living. Let this phase of the message be revived,
and let the truth go forth as a lamp that burneth.—Manuscript 61,
1909.
An Opportunity for Young Men
Will young men now humble their hearts before God and give
themselves to His service? Will they not accept the holy trust, and
become light-bearers to a world ready to be consumed by the wrath
of an offended God?
The use of intoxicating drink, which dethrones reason, and tobacco,
which clouds the brain and poisons the life current, is increasing.
Are young men prepared to lift their voices in the cause
of temperance and show its bearing upon Christianity? Will they
engage in the holy war against appetite and lust?
Our artificial civilization encourages evils which are destroying
sound principles. And the Lord is at the door.
