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Jesus as the center of all hope, “the Root and the Offspring of David,
and the bright and morning Star.”
Revelation 22:16
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Praise Meetings
In our camp meeting services there should be singing and instru-
mental music. Musical instruments were used in religious services in
ancient times. The worshipers praise God upon the harp and cymbal,
and music should have its place in our services. It will add to the
interest. And every day a praise meeting should be held, a simple
service of thanksgiving to God. There would be much more power in
our camp meetings if we had a true sense of the goodness, mercy, and
long-suffering of God, and if more praise flowed forth from our lips
to the honor and glory of His name. We need to cultivate more fervor
of soul. The Lord says: “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me.”
Psalm
50:23
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It is Satan’s work to talk of that which concerns himself, and he
is delighted to have human beings talk of his power, of his working
through the children of men. Through indulgence in such conversa-
tion the mind becomes gloomy and sour and disagreeable. We may
become channels of communication for Satan, through which flow
words that bring no sunshine to any heart. But let us decide that this
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shall not be. Let us decide not to be channels through which Satan
shall communicate gloomy, disagreeable thoughts. Let our words be
not a savor of death unto death, but of life unto life.
In the words we speak to the people and in the prayers we offer,
God desires us to give unmistakable evidence that we have spiritual
life. We do not enjoy the fullness of blessing which the Lord has
prepared for us, because we do not ask in faith. If we would exercise
faith in the word of the living God we should have the richest blessings.
We dishonor God by our lack of faith; therefore we can not impart life
to others by bearing a living, uplifting testimony. We cannot give that
which we do not possess.
If we will walk humbly with God, if we will work in the spirit of
Christ, none of us will carry heavy burdens. We shall lay them upon
the great Burden Bearer. Then we may expect triumphs in the presence
of God, in the communion of His love. From the beginning to the end