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Counsels on Health
He brings men into touch with those whom they may benefit. “Bring
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the poor that are cast out to thy house,” He says. “When thou seest the
naked, ... cover him.”
Isaiah 58:7
. “They shall lay hands on the sick,
and they shall recover.”
Mark 10:18
. Through direct contact, through
personal ministry, the blessings of the gospel are to be communicated.
Those who take up their appointed work will not only bless others,
but will themselves be blessed. The consciousness of duty well done
will have a reflex influence upon their own souls. The despondent will
forget their despondency, the weak will become strong, the ignorant
intelligent, and all will find an unfailing helper in Him who has called
them.