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Comfort in Affliction
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at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. “If
any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous.”
I want to say, my sister, you need not cast away your confidence.
Poor, trembling soul, rest in the promises of God. In so doing, the
enemy’s fetters will be broken, his suggestions will be powerless.
Heed not the whisperings of the enemy. Go free, oppressed soul.
Be of good courage. Say to your poor, desponding heart: “Hope
thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my
countenance, and my God.” I know that God loves you. Put your
trust in Him. Think not of those things which bring sadness and
distress; turn from every disagreeable thought and think of precious
Jesus. Dwell upon His power to save, His undying, matchless love
for you, even you. I know that the Lord loves you. If you cannot
rely upon your own faith, rely upon the faith of others. We believe
and hope for you. God accepts our faith in your behalf.
You have tried to do right, and God is pitiful and compassionate
to you. Be cheerful, and bid adieu to gloom and doubts. In indulging
these doubts, you dishonor God. There is peace in believing, and
joy in the Holy Ghost. Believing brings peace, and trusting in God
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brings joy. Believe, believe! my soul says, believe. Rest in God.
He is able to keep that which you have committed to His trust. He
will bring you off more than conqueror through Him who hath loved
you. May the Lord bless you and strengthen your trembling faith, is
our prayer. We commit these few lines to you, trusting they may do
you good.
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