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which I will give for the life of the world.... Whoso eateth My flesh,
and drinketh My blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the
last day. For My flesh is meat indeed, and My blood is drink indeed.
He that eateth My flesh, and drinketh My blood, dwelleth in Me, and I
in him.... It is the Spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing:
the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
John
6:47-63
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Christ calls upon His people to believe and practice His word.
Those who receive and assimilate this word, making it a part of every
action, of every attribute of character, will grow strong in the strength
of God. It will be seen that their faith is of heavenly origin. They will
not wander into strange paths. Their minds will not turn to a religion
of sentimentalism and excitement. Before angels and before men, they
will stand as those who have strong, consistent Christian characters.
In the golden censer of truth, as presented in Christ’s teachings,
we have that which will convict and convert souls. Present, in the
simplicity of Christ, the truths that He came to this world to proclaim,
and the power of your message will make itself felt. Do not present
theories or tests that Christ has never mentioned and that have no
foundation in the Bible. We have grand, solemn truths to present. “It
is written” is the test that must be brought home to every soul.
Men may still learn the things that belong to their peace. Mercy’s
voice may still be heard calling: “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and
are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you,
and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find
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rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
. It is only when spiritual life is given that rest is
found and lasting good secured. We must be able to say, in storm and
tempest: “My anchor holds.”
Let us go to the word of God for guidance. Let us seek for a “Thus
saith the Lord.” We have had enough of human methods. A mind
trained only in worldly science fails to understand the things of God;
but the same mind, converted and sanctified, will see the divine power
in the word. Only the mind and heart cleansed by the sanctification of
the Spirit can discern heavenly things.
Brethren, in the name of the Lord I call upon you to awake to your
duty. Let your hearts be yielded to the power of the Holy Spirit, and