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Look Upon Christ—Assimilate His Image, November 27
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld
his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of
grace and truth.
John 1:14
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The strength of nations and of individuals is not found in the opportu-
nities and facilities that appear to make them invincible; it is not found in
their boasted greatness. That which alone can make them great or strong is
the power of God. They themselves, by their attitude toward His purpose,
decide their own destiny.
Human histories relate man’s achievements, his victories in battle, his
success in attaining worldly greatness. God’s history describes man as
heaven views him. In the divine records all his merit is seen to consist in
his obedience to God’s requirements....
The centuries have their mission. Every moment has its work. Each is
passing into eternity with its burden.... God is still dealing with earthly
kingdoms. He is in the great cities. His eyes behold, His eyelids try, the
doings of the children of men. We are not to say, God was, but, God is. He
sees the very sparrow’s fall, the leaf that falls from the tree, and the king
who is dethroned. All are under the control of the Infinite One. Everything
is changing. Cities and nations are being measured by the plummet in the
hand of God. He never makes a mistake. He reads correctly. Everything
earthly is unsettled, but the truth abides forever.
In the eyes of the world, those who serve God may appear weak. They
may be apparently sinking beneath the billows, but with the next billow,
they are seen rising nearer to their heaven. I give unto them eternal life,
saith our Lord, and none shall be able to pluck them out of My hand.
Though kings shall be cast down, and nations removed, the souls that
through faith link themselves with God’s purpose shall abide forever
Fasten your eyes upon Jesus, and by beholding you will become as-
similated to His image
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The Youth’s Instructor, September 29, 1903
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The Australian Union Conference Record Nov. 1, 1904
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