Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 25 (1910 - 1915)

Lt 14, 1912

Workman, Brother and Sister [W. D.]

St. Helena, California

February 25, 1912

Previously unpublished.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Workman
Loma Linda, California

Dear children Wilfred and Mabel:

I commence this letter to you this morning by lamplight. If the Lord spares my life, I expect to meet you at the coming meeting at Loma Linda. I shall be greatly pleased to see you once again. I am glad to have you located in so beautiful a place; I do not know of any other where you would have so many advantages. 25LtMs, Lt 14, 1912, par. 1

Bear ever in mind that Christ is your leader, that you are to be co-workers with Him in the work of overcoming. Seek to impress the minds of those with whom you associate that through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth, through faith in Christ and the grace that He imparts, humanity is to obtain daily victories. It is a sacred work in which we are engaged to present to those with whom we come in contact words of wisdom and to pray with them. You may be a blessing to those among whom you live if you will help them to plan their lives after the divine Pattern. The Lord has promised to be your helper in this work: He will be your strength, your front guard and your rereward. Seek to do your work intelligently. You may accomplish much by giving wise counsel and practicing the truth in your daily life. 25LtMs, Lt 14, 1912, par. 2

I feel very desirous, dear children, that you both shall be a help to those with whom you labor. Let your lives exert an influence that will be saving in its nature. You are honored in being trusted with the oversight of the youth; and this work, accepted and carried forward in the fear of God, will develop in you strength of character and will enrich your experience. 25LtMs, Lt 14, 1912, par. 3

There is nothing too precious for you to give to the service of Him who left the royal courts and came to this world to suffer ignominy and shame that He might save perishing souls. We should make every possible effort to return to Him the talents He has lent us for improvement. Let us manifest a perfect confidence in Him who withheld not even His only begotten Son from us. “He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” [Romans 8:32.] In view of all that Heaven has done in our behalf, is there anything that we can rightfully withhold from God? 25LtMs, Lt 14, 1912, par. 4

My children, let us make every effort possible to perfect our obedience in this life. Every effort you make in willing service will be rewarded by Him who judges the purposes of the heart. Every duty performed in His name will receive its recompense. God gave His Well-beloved for you. Ask yourselves the question, What am I giving Him in return? “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” [Matthew 5:16.] 25LtMs, Lt 14, 1912, par. 5