1. Signs of the Times Articles<br />By Ellen G. White<br /> <br /> <br /> December 27, 1899 Work in Christ's Lines. (Concluded.)<br />We are in danger of making blunders in our missionary effort, in danger of failing to realize how essential is the work of the Holy Spirit upon the heart. A new order of things has come into the ministry. There is a desire to pattern after other churches, and simplicity and humility are almost unknown. Young ministers who desire to be original introduce new ideas and new plans for labor. They open revival meetings and call large numbers into the church. But when the excitement is over, where are the converted ones? Repentance for sin is not felt. The sinner is entreated to believe in Christ and accept Him, without any regard for his past life of sin and rebellion, and the heart is not broken. There is no contrition of soul. The professedly converted ones have not fallen upon the Rock Christ Jesus. {ST, December 27, 1899 par. 2}<br />Mrs. E. G. White. {ST, December 27, 1899 par. 5}<br />