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Purity, March 19
He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the
pureness of thine hands.
Job 22:30
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He who deservedly bears the name of Christian, which signifies Christ-
like, will be filled with piety and purity, with love and reverence for God
and Jesus Christ whom He hath sent; and his spirit, his words, his actions,
will all bear the impress of Heaven. Others will see that he has been with
Jesus and learned of Him, His prayers will be simple and fervent, and will
ascend to God on the wings of faith. Learning in the school of Christ, he
will have a humble opinion of himself; and though he may be poor in this
world’s goods, he may be rich in the graces of God’s Spirit, and may bless
and enrich others by his spirit and influence, because Christ is in him a
well of water springing up into everlasting life. He will shed about him an
atmosphere of hope and courage and strength, and will put to shame those
who are worldly, selfish, formal professors, who have a name to live and
are dead
The precious faith inspired of God imparts strength and nobility of
character. As His goodness, His mercy, and His love are dwelt upon,
clearer and still clearer will be the perception of truth; higher, holier, the
desire for purity of heart and clearness of thought. The soul dwelling in
the pure atmosphere of holy thought is transformed by intercourse with
God through the study of His Word. Truth is so large, so far-reaching, so
deep, so broad, that self is lost sight of. The heart is softened, and subdued
into humility, kindness, and love.... Being pure-minded, they will become
strong-minded
Purity of heart and loveliness of spirit are more precious than gold,
both for time and for eternity. Only the pure in heart shall see God
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The Youth’s Instructor, June 22, 1893
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The Ministry of Healing, 465, 466
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Child Guidance, 418
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