General Conference Bulletin, vol. 5

THE GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLETIN. THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1903

“Skill is gained in the work itself.” GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.6

In considering principles, men should be kept out of sight. GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.7

Good men will ever seek to be governed by good principles. GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.8

“More than ever before, the work is to enlist helpers from the common people.” GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.9

“And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.10

Confusion frequently arises because of a failure to distinguish between men and measures. GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.11

In this number Elder Butler gives quite an extended report of the work in the Southern field. GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.12

Men are of more value than money; but the character of men is often, in no small degree, shown by the way they handle money. GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.13

“The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And fruit of righteousness is sown in place of them that make peace.” GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.14

The church is organized for service; and in a life of service to Christ, connection with it is the first step. Loyalty to Christ demands the faithful performance of church duties. This is an important part of one’s training; and in a church imbued with the Master’s life, it will lead directly to effort for the world without.—Education. GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.15

Among the several discourses omitted from the “Bulletin” because of lack of space, was the sermon preached Thursday evening by D. E. Lindsey, of Ohio. This sermon, which was almost a synopsis of present truth, was based on the stirring words of Matthew 24:14: “This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.16

Instead of dwelling on the exploits of the Alexanders and Napoleons of history, let the pupils study the lives of such men as the apostle Paul and Martin Luther, as Moffat and Livingstone and Carey, and the present daily-unfolding history of missionary effort. Instead of burdening their memories with an array of names and theories that have no bearing upon their lives, and to which, once outside the schoolroom, they rarely give a thought, let them study all lands in the light of missionary effort, and become acquainted with the peoples and their needs.—Education. GCB April 9, 1903, page 144.17