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fail to do this, they show themselves unfitted for their work of trust.
The provision made for us all through Christ was a full and perfect
sacrifice,—a sinless offering. His blood can cleanse the foulest stain.
Had He been but a man, we would be excusable for our lack of faith
and obedience. He came to save that which was lost. We are not
qualified for the great work for this time, except when we labor in
God, when our prayers, earnest and fervent, are continually ascending
to the throne of grace.
God is fitting up men to bear burdens, to plan and execute, and my
husband must not stand in the way. He cannot encircle the cause of God
in his arms; it is too broad. Many heads and many hands are needed
to plan and labor, not saving themselves. For want of experience,
mistakes will be made; but if the workers connect with God, He will
give them an increase of wisdom. Never since the creation of the world
were such important interests at stake as now depend upon the action
of men who believe and are giving the last message of warning to the
world.
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