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5221 Pastoral Ministry, p. 167.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Parents should give their children to the Lord —Parents, give your children to the Lord, and ever keep it before their minds that they belong to Him, that they …

5222 Pastoral Ministry, p. 168.3 (Ellen Gould White)

As midnight approached, her pleading voice was heard saying, “Father, I am not sure. Take me in your arms, and let me see the mark for myself, so that I can rest.” The …

5223 Pastoral Ministry, p. 169.1 (Ellen Gould White)

The Lord’s Supper was the point of transition between two great festivals —The symbols of the Lord’s house are simple and plainly understood, and the truths …

5224 Pastoral Ministry, p. 170.3 (Ellen Gould White)

Footwashing teaches the humility of Christ and makes participants’ hearts tender toward one another —These ordinances are regarded too much as a form, and …

5225 Pastoral Ministry, p. 170.4 (Ellen Gould White)

Footwashing is meant to clear away the assumption that one person is higher than another —The object of this service is to call to mind the humility of our …

5230 Pastoral Ministry, p. 176.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Worship should not include a bedlam of noise —It is impossible to estimate too largely the work that the Lord will accomplish through His proposed vessels …

5233 Pastoral Ministry, p. 178.1 (Ellen Gould White)

There should be a prayerful attitude on the platform —But things that transpire in the sacred desk are often wrong. One minister conversing with another …

5234 Pastoral Ministry, p. 179.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Musical accomplishments as well as forms and ceremonies can take the place of God in worship —When professing Christians reach the high standard which …

5235 Pastoral Ministry, p. 187.4 (Ellen Gould White)

Heaven is ashamed of preachers who do less than their best in the sacred desk —Heaven is ashamed of many who are engaged in all branches of the work, and especially …

5236 Pastoral Ministry, p. 189.5 (Ellen Gould White)

Do your own work —The subjects which many of our ministers present before the people are not half as connected and as clear and strong in argument as they should …

5238 Pastoral Ministry, p. 199.5 (Ellen Gould White)

That which is spoken in the first hour is of far more value if the sermon closes then —Those who shall be mouthpieces for God should know that their lips have …