Brethren and sisters, I ask you to consider this matter carefully. Think of the wants of the fatherless and motherless. Are not your hearts stirred as you witness their sufferings? See if something cannot be done for the care of these helpless ones. As far as lies in your power, make a home for the homeless. Let everyone stand ready to act a part in helping forward this work. The Lord said to Peter: “Feed My lambs.” This command is to us, and by opening our homes for the orphans we aid in its fulfillment. Let not Jesus be disappointed in you. {6T 284.2}

Brødre og søstre, jeg beder jer om at overveje denne sag nøje Betænk de faderløses og moderløses trang. Rører det ikke jeres hjerter, når I er vidne til deres lidelser? Se, om der ikke kan gøres noget for at forsørge disse hjælpeløse børn. Giv disse hjemløse et hjem, så vidt som det står i jeres magt. Lad enhver være parat til at gøre sit til at fremme dette arbejde. Herren sagde til Peter: »Vogt mine lam!« Joh. 21,15. Denne befaling gælder os og ved at åbne vore hjem for de forældreløse bidrager vi til dens opfylder. Lad ikke Jesus blive skuffet over jer.