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been crucified, with the affections and lusts, the fruit will appear in
good works to the glory of God. I entreat you, in the fear of God,
not to let your works degenerate. Be consistent, symmetrical Chris-
tians. When the heart has given its affections to Christ, old things have
passed away, and all things have become new.
Our religion must be intelligent. The wisdom from above must
strengthen, establish, and settle us. We must go on and on, forward
and upward, from light to still greater light, and God will still reveal
His glory to us as He doth not unto the world.
Battle Creek, Michigan,
January 6, 1889
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