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the two golden pipes empty the golden oil out of themselves? And he
answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said,
No, my lord. Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand
by the Lord of the whole earth.”
Zechariah 4:1-14
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All heaven takes an interest, not only in the lands that are nigh
and that need our help, but in the lands that are afar off. The heavenly
beings are watching and waiting for human agencies to be deeply
moved by the needs of their fellow workmen who are in perplexity
and trial, in sorrow and distress.
When one of the Lord’s institutions falls into decay, the more
prosperous institutions should work to the utmost of their ability in
assisting the crippled institution, that the name of God be not dishon-
ored. Whenever the managers of God’s institutions close their hearts
to the necessities of sister institutions, and neglect to make every ef-
fort possible for their relief, selfishly saying, “Let them suffer,” God
marks their cruelty, and the time will come when they will have to
pass through a similar experience of humiliation. But, my brethren,
you do not mean to do this. I know that you do not.
Every facility we have in Europe for the advancement of the work
is needed; every institution should stand in a healthy, flourishing
condition before an ungodly world. Let not the angels of God who are
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ministering to those that bear the responsibilities see God’s workers
disheartened. Already the difficulties have increased by our delay, so
that the work of restoration will now require greater labor and expense.
In the name of the Lord we ask His people who have means to prove
themselves faithful stewards. Repair the machinery so essential to
carry forward the work of God, that His people shall not become
discouraged and His work be left to languish.
“And the word of the Lord came unto Zechariah, saying, Thus
speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and show
mercy and compassions every man to his brother: and oppress not the
widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of
you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.”
Zechariah 7:8-10
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This is the word of the Lord to us also.
I cannot think that the closing part of this chapter will be your ex-
perience: “But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder,
and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. Yea, they made their
hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words