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As the Holy Spirit moves upon the hearts of the children, co-operate with His work. Teach them that the Saviour is calling them, that nothing can afford Him greater joy than for them to give themselves to Him in the bloom and freshness of their years.

Christian workers should co-operate with the Holy Spirit in teaching children that the Saviour calls them. The content focuses on spiritual cooperation and religious education.

The Saviour regards with infinite tenderness the souls whom He has purchased with His blood. They are the claim of His love. He looks upon them with unutterable longing. His heart is drawn out, not only to the best-trained and most attractive children, but to those who by inheritance and through neglect have objectionable traits of character. Many parents do not understand how much they are responsible for these traits in their children. They have not the tenderness and wisdom to deal with the erring ones whom they have made what they are. But Jesus looks upon these children with pity. He traces from cause to effect.

Jesus looks with pity on children with objectionable traits, recognizing that parental neglect and inheritance contribute to these traits. Contains a mixture of spiritual compassion and an empirical claim regarding parental and hereditary influences on child traits.

The Christian worker may be Christ's agent in drawing these faulty and erring ones to the Saviour. By wisdom and tact he may bind them to his heart, he may give courage and hope, and through the grace of Christ may see them transformed in character, so that of them it may be said, “Of such is the kingdom of God.”

Christian workers can act as agents to draw erring individuals toward transformation of character through wisdom, tact, and grace. The text offers ministry guidance on interpersonal encouragement and character development.