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Peter’s Counsel to Parents
Holy Ghost rested upon the disciples, they spent ten days before God
in prayer and fasting and confession of sin. After they had come into
unity, the heavens were opened, the glory of God was revealed, and
the Holy Spirit came upon them. Then they went forth to proclaim the
gospel with power, and under the influence of the Spirit five thousand
were converted in one day.
Let us begin to look at these things as they are. The saving knowl-
edge of the power of God should go forth from us as a lamp that
burneth. Our tapers should be kindled from the divine altar.
Conversion
One reason that there are not more conversions now is because
you yourselves need to be converted. Just as soon as you receive
the baptism of the Holy Spirit, you will see of the salvation of God.
Let the breaking-up plow do its work in the heart. We desire to
see everyone drawing strength from Christ by eating His flesh and
drinking His blood. May God help you. May He cleanse you from
all unrighteousness, and let His light shine upon you. May we see the
salvation of God before this meeting closes. (
Manuscript 77, 1902
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Sermon at Petaluma, California, Campground, Sabbath, June 7, 1902.).
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