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longing for light, for grace, for the Holy Spirit. Many are on the very
verge of the kingdom, waiting only to be gathered in.
As the lessons of Christ, the truths of the Bible in their simplicity,
are placed before these souls, they recognize the light and rejoice in
it. Their perplexities vanish before the light of truth as dew before the
morning sun. Their conceptions of Bible truth are expanded, and the
revelation of God in Christ comes to them, showing them the depth,
breadth, and height of divine, spiritual mystery that they did not before
discern, that cannot be explained, but only exemplified in Christlike
character.
Many who are not connected with any church, and who appear
wholly unmindful of the claims of God, are not at heart as indifferent
as they seem. Even the most irreligious have their hours of conviction,
when there comes to them a longing for something they have not. In
every town and city there are large numbers who do not attend any
place of worship. Many of these are attracted to the camp meeting.
Many come who are slaves of sin, the helpless victims of evil habits.
Many are convicted and converted. As they by faith grasp the promise
of God for the forgiveness of their sins, the bondage of habit is broken.
Forsaking their sinful indulgences, they become freemen in Christ
Jesus, and rejoice in the liberty of the sons of God. This is the work to
be done in all our camp meetings. Through this means thousands will
be won to Christ.
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