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must pray earnestly. Ministers of the gospel must be in possession of
that power which wrought such wonders for the humble fishermen of
Galilee.
Moral and intellectual powers are needed in order to discharge
with fidelity the important duties devolving upon you; but these may
be possessed, and yet there may be a great lack of godliness. The
endowment of the Holy Spirit is indispensably essential to success in
your great work. Said Christ: “Without Me ye can do nothing.” But
through Christ strengthening you, you can do all things.
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