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the salvation of souls? It is in this way that thousands of souls are
lost. How can we better show our appreciation of God’s sacrifice, His
great donation to our world, than by sending forth gifts and offerings,
with praise and thanksgiving from our lips, because of the great love
wherewith He has loved us and drawn us to Himself?
Looking up to heaven in supplication, present yourselves to God as
His servants, and all that you have as His, saying: “Lord, of Thine own
we freely give Thee.” Standing in view of the cross of Calvary and the
Son of the infinite God crucified for you, realizing that matchless love,
that wonderful display of grace, let your earnest inquiry be: “Lord,
what wilt Thou have me to do?” He has told you: “Go ye into all the
world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15
.
When you see souls in the kingdom of God saved through your
gifts and your service, will not you rejoice that you had the privilege
of doing this work?
Of the apostles of Christ it is written: “They went forth, and
preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the
word with signs following.”
Mark 16:20
. Still the heavenly universe
is waiting for channels through which the tide of mercy may flow
throughout the world. The same power that the apostles had is now
for those who will do God’s service.
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The enemy will invent every device in his power to prevent the
light from shining in new places. He does not want the truth to go
forth “as a lamp that burneth.” Will our brethren consent that he shall
succeed in his plans for hindering the work?
Time is rapidly passing into eternity. Will any now keep back from
God that which is strictly His own? Will any refuse Him that which,
though it may be given without merit, cannot be denied without ruin?
The Lord has given to every man his work, and the holy angels want
us to be doing that work. As you shall watch and pray and work, they
stand ready to co-operate with you. When the understanding is worked
upon by the Holy Spirit, then all the affections act harmoniously in
compliance with the divine will. Then men will give to God His own,
saying: “All things come of Thee, and of Thine own we freely give
Thee.” May God forgive His people that they have not done this.
Brethren and sisters, I have tried to set things before you as they
are, but the attempt falls far short of the reality. Will you refuse my
plea? It is not I who appeal to you; it is the Lord Jesus, who has given