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Let small companies assemble in the evening, at noon, or in the
early morning to study the Bible. Let them have a season of prayer,
that they may be strengthened, enlightened, and sanctified by the Holy
Spirit. This work Christ wants to have done in the heart of every
worker. If you yourselves will open the door to receive it, a great
blessing will come to you. Angels of God will be in your assembly.
You will feed upon the leaves of the tree of life. What testimonies you
may bear of the loving acquaintance made with your fellow workers
in these precious seasons when seeking the blessing of God. Let each
tell his experience in simple words. This will bring more comfort and
joy to the soul than all the pleasant instruments of music that could be
brought into the churches. Christ will come into your hearts. It is by
this means only that you can maintain your integrity.
Many seem to think the time lost that is devoted to seeking the
Lord. But when He comes in to co-operate with human effort, and
men and women co-operate with Him, a marked change will be seen
in the work and in the results. Every heart that has been visited by
the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness will reveal the working
of the Spirit of God in voice, mind, and character. The machinery
will move as if oiled and guided by a masterly hand. There will be
less friction when the spirit of the worker receives the oil from the
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two olive branches. The holy influences will be imparted to others in
words of kindness, tenderness, love, and encouragement.
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By God-fearing evangelists zealous efforts should be made in
behalf of the apprentices, that they may be converted. They should be
carefully instructed in regard to the truth. They should be encouraged
to study the Bible daily and should have an instructor to read and study
it with them.
The increasing knowledge of Christ that is gained by a study of the
Scriptures, under the teaching of the Holy Spirit, enables the receiver
to distinguish between right and wrong in all the affairs of life. If
those connected with our publishing houses gain this knowledge and
become rooted and grounded in the truth, they will keep the way of
the Lord, to do justice and judgment.
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