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the higher interests of the soul, to the blessed and glorious prospects
for the better life. The anxious, burdened seekers for worldly gain
are blind and insane. They turn from the immortal, imperishable
treasure, to this world. The glitter and tinsel of this world captivate
their senses, and eternal things are not valued. They labor for that
which satisfieth not and spend their money for that which is not bread,
when Jesus offers them peace and hope and infinite blessings, for a life
of obedience. All the treasures of the earth would not be rich enough
to buy these precious gifts. Yet many are insane and turn from the
heavenly inducement. Christ will keep the names of all who count no
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sacrifice too costly to be offered to Him upon the altar of faith and
love. He sacrificed all for fallen humanity. The names of the obedient,
self-sacrificing, and faithful will be engraved upon the palms of His
hands; they will not be spewed from His mouth, but be taken in His
lips, and He will specially plead in their behalf before the Father. When
the selfish and proud are forgotten, they will be remembered; their
names will be immortalized. In order to be happy ourselves, we must
live to make others happy. It is well for us to yield our possessions,
our talents, and our affections in grateful devotion to Christ, and in
that way find happiness here and immortal glory hereafter.
The long night of watching, of toil and hardship, is nearly past.
Christ is soon to come. Get ready. The angels of God are seeking to
attract you from yourself and from earthly things. Let them not labor
in vain. Faith, living faith, is what you need; faith that works by love
and purifies the soul. Remember Calvary and the awful, the infinite
sacrifice there made for man. Jesus now invites you to come to Him
just as you are and make Him your strength and everlasting Friend.
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