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Music Can Attract People to God’s Message, September 17
Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the
Lord, bless His name; proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to
day.
Psalm 96:1, 2
, NKJV.
A few nights since, my mind was much troubled in contemplating what we
could do to get the truth before the people in these large cities. We are sure if
they would only hear the message, some would receive the truth and in their turn
communicate it to others.
The ministers warn their congregations and say it is dangerous doctrine that is
presented, and if they go out to hear they will be deceived and deluded with this
strange doctrine. The prejudices would be removed if we could get the people out
to hear. We are praying over this matter and believe that the Lord will make a place
for the message of warning and instruction to come to the people in these last days.
One night I seemed to be in a council meeting where these matters were being
talked over. And a very grave, dignified man said, “You are praying for the Lord to
raise up men and women of talent to give themselves to the work. You have talent
in your midst which needs to be recognized.”
Several wise propositions were made and then words were spoken in substance
as I write them. He said, “I call your attention to the singing talent which should be
cultivated; for the human voice in singing is one of God’s entrusted talents to be
employed to His glory. The enemy of righteousness makes a great account of this
talent in his service. And that which is the gift of God, to be a blessing to souls, is
perverted, misapplied, and serves the purpose of Satan.
“This talent of voice is a blessing if consecrated to the Lord to serve His
cause. [Carrie Gribble] has talent, but it is not appreciated. Her position should be
considered and her talent will attract the people, and they will hear the message of
truth.”—
Evangelism, 497, 498
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