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himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”
Luke 9:23
. Let
us follow the Saviour in His simplicity and self-denial. Let us lift up
the Man of Calvary by word and by holy living. The Saviour comes
very near to those who consecrate themselves to God. If ever there
was a time when we needed the working of the Spirit of God upon
our hearts and lives, it is now. Let us lay hold of this divine power
for strength to live a life of holiness and self-surrender.
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The word of God is to be our lessonbook. The Lord is our helper
and our God. Let us look to Him to open the way for the carrying
out of our plans.
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