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praise and rejoicing sound through the heavenly courts because Christ
has not died in vain for the fallen sons of Adam. While angels drink
from the fountainhead, the saints on earth drink of the pure streams
flowing from the throne, the streams that make glad the city of our
God. Oh, that we could all realize the nearness of heaven to earth!
When the earthborn children know it not, they have angels of light
as their companions. A silent witness guards every soul that lives,
seeking to draw that soul to Christ. As long as there is hope, until men
resist the Holy Spirit to their eternal ruin, they are guarded by heavenly
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intelligences. Let us all bear in mind that in every assembly of the
saints below are angels of God, listening to the testimonies, songs, and
prayers. Let us remember that our praises are supplemented by the
choirs of the angelic host above.
Then as you meet from Sabbath to Sabbath, sing praises to Him
who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. “Unto
Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood” let
the heart’s adoration be given. Let the love of Christ be the burden
of the speaker’s utterance. Let it be expressed in simple language in
every song of praise. Let the inspiration of the Spirit of God dictate
your prayers. As the word of life is spoken, let your heartfelt response
testify that you receive the message as from heaven. This is very old-
fashioned, I know; but it will be a thank offering to God for the bread
of life given to the hungry soul. This response to the inspiration of the
Holy Spirit will be a strength to your own soul and an encouragement
to others. It will give some evidence that there are in God’s building
living stones that emit light.
While we review, not the dark chapters in our experience, but the
manifestations of God’s great mercy and unfailing love, we shall praise
far more than complain. We shall talk of the loving faithfulness of
God as the true, tender, compassionate shepherd of His flock, which
He has declared that none shall pluck out of His hand. The language
of the heart will not be selfish murmuring and repining. Praise, like
clear-flowing streams, will come from God’s truly believing ones.
“Goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I
will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” “Thou shalt guide me
with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I
in heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside
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Thee.”
Psalm 23:6
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73:24, 25
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