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God desires to refresh His people by the gift of the Holy Spirit,
baptizing them anew in His love. There is no need for a dearth of
the Spirit in the church. After Christ’s ascension the Holy Spirit
came upon the waiting, praying, believing disciples with a fullness
and power that reached every heart. In the future the earth is to be
lightened with the glory of God. A holy influence is to go forth to
the world from those who are sanctified through the truth. The earth
is to be encircled with an atmosphere of grace. The Holy Spirit is to
work on human hearts, taking the things of God and showing them
to men.
Missionary Families
Very much more might be done for Christ if all who have the
light of truth would practice the truth. There are whole families who
might be missionaries, engaging in personal labor, toiling for the
Master with busy hands and active brains, devising new methods for
the success of His work. There are earnest, prudent, warmhearted
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men and women who could do much for Christ if they would give
themselves to God, drawing near to Him and seeking Him with the
whole heart.
My brethren and sisters, take an active part in the work of soul-
saving. This work will give life and vigor to the mental and spiritual
powers. Light from Christ will shine into the mind. The Saviour
will abide in your hearts, and in His light you will see light.
Consecrate yourselves wholly to the work of God. He is your
strength, and He will be at your right hand, helping you to carry on
His merciful designs. By personal labor reach those around you.
Become acquainted with them. Preaching will not do the work that
needs to be done. Angels of God attend you to the dwellings of
those you visit. This work cannot be done by proxy. Money lent
or given will not accomplish it. Sermons will not do it. By visiting
the people, talking, praying, sympathizing with them, you will win
hearts. This is the highest missionary work that you can do. To do
it, you will need resolute, persevering faith, unwearying patience,
and a deep love for souls.
Find access to the people in whose neighborhood you live. As
you tell them of the truth, use words of Christlike sympathy. Re-