But it is not this only. There are other things to be considered, in which some have been negligent, but which are of consequence, in the light in which they have been presented before me. Impressions are made upon the people by the deportment of the speaker in the desk, by his attitude, and by his manner of speaking. If these things are as God would have them, the impression they make will be in favor of the truth; especially will that class be favorably impressed who have been listening to fables. It is important that the minister’s manner be modest and dignified, in keeping with the holy, elevating truth he teaches, that a favorable impression may be made upon those who are not naturally inclined to religion. {2T 609.5}

For at forøge medlemstallet i Bordoville, er brødre flyttet dertil og forlod steder der blev blottet for styrke og indflydelse ved opbakning af møder. Dette har behaget Guds og sandhedens fjender. De brødre burde blevet der som trofaste vidner, deres gode gerning vidner om deres tros ægthed ved deres eksempel i deres liv sandhedens renhed og kraft. Deres indflydelse ville overbevise og omvende, eller fordømme.