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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.
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
Need of a Full Surrender
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
they will be made susceptible to the teaching of the word. Then you
will be able to discern the deep things of God.
The testimony of Christ, a testimony of the most solemn character,
is to be borne to the world. All through the book of Revelation there
are the most precious, elevating promises, and there are also warnings
of the most fearfully solemn import. Will not those who profess to
have a knowledge of the truth read the testimony given to John by
Christ? Here is no guesswork, no scientific deception. Here are the
truths that concern our present and future welfare. What is the chaff to
the wheat? The Lord is soon coming. The watchmen on the walls of
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Zion are called upon to awake to their God-given responsibilities. God
calls for watchmen who, in the power of the Spirit, will give to the
world the last warning message; who will proclaim the time of night.
He calls for watchmen who will arouse men and women from their
lethargy, lest they sleep the sleep of death
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