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partakers of His salvation here, and who hope to share the glories of
the kingdom hereafter, must gather with Christ. Each must feel that
he is responsible for his own case, and for the influence he exerts over
others. If these maintain their Christian walk, Jesus will be in them
the hope of glory, and they will love to speak forth His praise that they
may be refreshed. The cause of their Master will be near and dear to
them. It will be their study to advance His cause and to honor it by
holy living. Said the angel: “Every talent God will require with usury.”
Every Christian must go on from strength to strength, and employ all
his powers in the cause of God.
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