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and temperance. In every way possible we must seek to bring souls
under the convicting and converting power of God. The believers in
our churches need to be aroused to act their part. Let seasons of prayer
be appointed, and let us earnestly seek the Lord for an increase of faith
and courage. Let ministers and other church members labor for souls
as never before. We are not to spend our time merely in repeating
over and over the same things to the churches where the truth is well
known. Let the church members labor unitedly in their several lines
to create an interest. The disciples of Christ are to unite in labor for
perishing souls. Let the laborers invite others to unite with them in
their efforts, that many may be fired with zeal to work for the Master.
I entreat the church members in every city that they lay hold upon
the Lord with determined effort for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Be assured that Satan is not asleep. Every obstacle possible he will
place in the way of those who would advance in this work. Too often
these obstacles are regarded as insurmountable. Let everyone now be
soundly and truly converted, and then lay hold of the work intelligently
and with faith.
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