Oh, must Christ, the Majesty of heaven, the King of glory, bear the heavy cross, wear the thorny crown, and drink the bitter cup, while we recline at ease, glorifying ourselves and forgetting the souls He died to redeem by His precious blood? No; let us give while we have the power. Let us do while we have the strength. Let us work while it is day. Let us devote our time and means to the service of God, that we may have His approbation and receive His reward. {4T 83.1}

O, skal Kristus, himmelens majestæt, herlighedens konge, bære det tunge kors, bære tornekronen og drikke den bitre kalk, medens vi mageligt læner os tilbage, priser os selv og glemmer de sjæle, "for hvem han døde for at kunne genløse dem med sit dyrebare blod? Nej, lad os give, medens vi har evne dertil! Lad os arbejde, medens det er dag. Lad os hellige vor tid og vore midler til Guds tjeneste, for at vi må kunne nyde hans velbehag og modtage hans belønning! Vejl f menigh bd. 1 side 374-388]