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us, and that our influence shall be more beneficial upon those with
whom we associate. Especially should it be the case upon an occasion
like this, which should be of good cheer to us all. We can return to
our homes improved in mind and refreshed in body, and prepared to
engage in the work anew, with better hope and better courage
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God’s Invitation to Youth—God’s invitation comes to each
youth, “My son, give Me thine heart; I will keep it pure; I will satisfy
its longings with true happiness.” God loves to make the youth happy,
and that is why He would have them give their hearts into His keeping,
that all the God-given faculties of the being may be kept in a vigorous,
healthful condition. They are holding God’s gift of life. He makes the
heart beat; He gives strength to every faculty. Pure enjoyment will not
debase one of God’s gifts
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Testimonies For The Church 2, 586
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The Youth’s Instructor, January 5, 1887
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