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who could put their means into circulation for the advancement of
God’s work are lacking in faith. The longer they withhold their means,
the less faith they will have. They are barrier builders, who fearfully
retard the work of God.
My dear fellow workers, be true, hopeful, heroic. Let every blow
be made in faith. As you do your best, the Lord will reward your
faithfulness. From the life-giving fountain draw physical, mental,
and spiritual energy. Manliness, womanliness—sanctified, purified,
refined, ennobled—we have the promise of receiving. We need that
faith which will enable us to endure the seeing of Him who is invisible.
As you fix your eyes upon Him, you will be filled with a deep love
for the souls for whom He died, and will receive strength for renewed
effort.
Christ is our only hope. Come to God in the name of Him who gave
His life for the world. Rely upon the efficacy of His sacrifice. Show
that His love, His joy, is in your soul, and that because of this your
joy is full. Cease to talk unbelief. In God is our strength. Pray much.
Prayer is the life of soul. The prayer of faith is the weapon by which
we may successfully resist every assault of the enemy.—
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