Pastoral Labor

English

Gospel Workers 1892	Page
Preface
Section 1—The Minister
Ambassadors for Christ	11
Consecration to the Work	23
The Need of Preaching Christ	39
Labor in New Fields	47
The Spirit of Self-Sacrifice	54
Pastoral Labor	70
Faithfulness in Reproving Sin	81
Compassion for the Erring	91
Decision and Promptness in the Work of God	96
Thoroughness in the Work	98
Division of Labor	100
A Personal Faith in Christ Our Greatest Need	102
Meditation and Prayer	106
Answers to Prayer	112
The Cause of Doubts	114
Danger in Cherishing Doubts	118
The Importance of Bible Study	121
How Shall We Search the Scriptures?	125
Examination for the Ministry	131
Young Ministers	133
Manner of Speaking	147
Danger in Overwork	152
Order and Discipline	155
Carefulness in Dress	161
Physical Labor and Mental Activity	163
Our Duty to Preserve Health	172
Well-Balanced Effort	176
Discussions Not to be Sought	181
Engaging in Secular Business	195
Proper Remuneration for Ministers	200
Danger in Self-Confidence	202
Respect for the Sabbath	207
The Minister’s Wife	209
Labor at Camp-Meetings	218
Popular Holiness Meetings	226
Business Meetings	229
Conference Presidents	232
Co-Operation Among the Churches	241
Section 1 Fragments	243
Section 2—The Missionary
Education for the Missionary Work	282
Young Men as Missionaries	292
Methods of Labor	297
Christ Our Source of Strength	309
Love is Power	311
No Respect of Persons With God	313
Christ’s Example a Rebuke to Bigotry and Exclusiveness	319
Opportunities for Christian Work	321
Gathering the Fruit	328
The Danger of Formalism	332
Personal Effort	336
Bible Readings with Families	339
The Work of the Colporteur	341
Importance of the Canvassing Work	343
Cautions to Canvassers	353
Economy in Mission Work	355
Encouraging Words to the Workers	359
Section 2 Fragments	362
Section 3—Morning Talks
Christ Our Righteousness	411
Christian Deportment and Influence	415
Trust in God	422
Effectual Prayer	425
Are We in the Faith?	429
Christ’s Followers the Light of the World	433
Courage in the Lord	438
Love Among Brethren	443
Humility and Faithfulness in Laborers	447
Diligence and Consecration Needed	451
Our Mighty Helper	457
Consistency in the Christian Life	460
Duties and Privileges of the Christian Laborer	464