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In Doing Good and Blessing Others, May 24
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with
power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were
oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 10:38
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Christ wrought miracle after miracle when He was on this earth. In
this work He showed what God can do for afflicted bodies and souls.... He
was constantly ministering to others, improving every opportunity offered
Him. Even in His childhood He spoke words of comfort and tenderness
to young and old.... He was an example of what all children may strive
to be.... In His words and actions He manifested tender sympathy for all.
His companionship was a healing, soothing balm to the disheartened and
depressed
He possessed patience which nothing could ruffle, and truthfulness
which would not be turned aside. His willing hands and feet were ever
ready to serve others, and lighten the burdens of His parents
Be careful to follow the example of Jesus. As the sun-flower is con-
stantly turning its open blossom to the sun, so let your heart, your thoughts,
ever turn to Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness. Do not make self a center,
and your pleasures and your wishes first. Seek the good of others; study
to be a blessing to them, and to glorify your Creator
All around us are heard the wails of a world’s sorrow. On every hand
are the needy and distressed. It is ours to aid in relieving and softening
life’s hardships and misery. The wants of the soul, only the love of
Christ can satisfy. If Christ is abiding in us, our hearts will be full of
divine sympathy. The sealed fountains of earnest, Christlike love will be
unsealed.
There are many from whom hope has departed. Bring back the sun-
shine to them. Many have lost their courage.... Pray for these souls. Bring
them to Jesus. Tell them that there is a balm in Gilead and a Physician
there
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The Youth’s Instructor, September 8, 1898
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The Youth’s Instructor, April 1, 1872
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The Youth’s Instructor, May 14, 1884
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Prophets and Kings, 719
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