It is the privilege of every one connected with our denominational institutions to be connected in close relationship with God; and if they fail to do this, they show themselves unfitted for their work of trust. The provision made for us all through Christ was a full and perfect sacrifice,—a sinless offering. His blood can cleanse the foulest stain. Had He been but a man, we would be excusable for our lack of faith and obedience. He came to save that which was lost. We are not qualified for the great work for this time, except when we labor in God, when our prayers, earnest and fervent, are continually ascending to the throne of grace. {LS 246.2}

Det er enhvers privilegium, som er knyttet til vort samfunds institutioner, at være knyttet i tæt forhold med Gud; og hvis de ikke gøre dette, vil de selv vise at de ikke er egnet til deres betroede arbejde. Den tilvejebringelse der er gjort for os alle, igennem Kristus var et fuldt og fuldkomment offer, - et syndfrit offer. Hans blod kan rense den mest snavsede plet. Var Han blot et menneske, ville han have været en undskyldning for vor manglende tro og lydighed. Han kom for at frelse det som var tabt. Vi skal ikke kvalificeres til det store arbejde for denne tid, undtagen når vi arbejder i Gud, når vore bønner, alvorlige og brændende, i stadighed stiger op til nådens trone.