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as made known through the holy men of old; but that which will
be most effectual is the testimony of our own experience. We are
witnesses for God as we reveal in ourselves the working of a power
that is divine. Every individual has a life distinct from all others, and
an experience differing essentially from theirs. God desires that our
praise shall ascend to Him, marked with our own individuality. These
precious acknowledgments to the praise of the glory of His grace,
when supported by a Christlike life, have an irresistible power, that
works for the salvation of souls.—
The Ministry of Healing, 100
.
Praise and Thanksgiving
To praise God in fulness and sincerity of heart is as much a duty
as is prayer. We are to show to the world and to all the heavenly
intelligences that we appreciate the wonderful love of God for fallen
humanity, and that we are expecting larger and yet larger blessings
from His infinite fulness.... After a special outpouring of the Holy
Spirit, our joy in the Lord and our efficiency in His service would
be greatly increased by recounting His goodness and His wonderful
works in behalf of His children. These exercises drive back the power
of Satan. They expel the spirit of murmuring and complaint, and
the tempter loses ground. They cultivate those attributes of character
which will fit the dwellers on earth for the heavenly mansions. Such
a testimony will have an influence upon others. No more effective
means can be employed for winning souls to Christ.—
Christ’s Object
Lessons, 299, 300
.
The Lord desires us to make mention of His goodness and tell of
His power. He is honored by the expression of praise and thanksgiving.
He says, “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me.” The people of Israel,
as they journeyed through the wilderness, praised God in sacred song.
The commandments and promises of the Lord were set to music, and
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all along the journey these were sung by the pilgrim travelers. And
in Canaan, as they met at their sacred feasts, God’s wonderful works
were to be recounted, and grateful thanksgiving offered to His name.
God desired that the whole life of His people should be a life of
praise.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 298, 299
.