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His invitation.... You need not think that you have done anything which
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would lead God to treat you with severity. I know better. Just believe
in His love, and take Him at His word No suspicion or distrust is to
take possession of our minds. No apprehension of the greatness of
God is to confuse our faith. May God help us to humble ourselves in
meekness and lowliness. Christ laid aside His royal robe and kingly
crown, that He might associate with humanity, and show that human
beings may be perfect. Clad in the garments of mercy He lived in
our world a perfect life, to give us evidence of His love. He has done
that which should make unbelief in Him impossible. From His high
command in the heavenly courts He stooped to take human nature
upon Him. His life is an example of what our lives may be. That no
apprehension of God’s greatness should come in to efface our belief
in God’s love, Christ became a man of sorrows and acquainted with
grief. The human heart, given up to Him, will become a sacred harp,
sending forth sacred music.—
Letter 365, 1904
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College View, Nebraska
September 26, 1904
Dear Sister Marian,
We pray your life may be preserved until we meet you once more—
but you may not die, but live....
Look to Jesus. Trust in Jesus, whether you live or die. He is your
Redeemer. He is our Life-giver. If you fall asleep in Jesus He will
bring you forth from the grave to a glorious immortality. May He give
you peace and comfort and hope and joy from henceforth.
Put your entire trust in Jesus. He will never leave you nor forsake
you. He says, I have graven you upon the palms of My hands. Marian,
if you go before I do, we shall know each other there. We shall see as
we are seen and know as we are known. Just let the peace of Christ
come into your soul. Be true in your trust because He is true to His
promise. Lay your poor, nervous hand in His firm hand and let Him
hold you and strengthen you, cheer and comfort you. I will now get
ready to leave this place. Oh, I wish I were with you this moment! In
much love.—
Letter 382, 1904
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