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are not calculated to unite the flock, and sanctify the soul. Satan will
here take every possible advantage to injure the cause.
But such subjects as the Sanctuary, in connection with the 2300
days, the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus, are perfectly
calculated to explain the past Advent movement, show what is our
present position, and establish the faith of the doubting, and give
certainty to the glorious future. These, I have frequently seen, were
the principal subjects on which the messengers should dwell.
I saw that if the chosen messengers of the Lord waited for every
obstacle to be moved out of their way, many never would go to search
for the scattered sheep. Satan will present many objections in their
way, to keep them from duty. But they will have to go out by faith,
trusting in Him who has called them to his work, and the Lord will
open their way before them, as far as it will be for their good and his
glory. Jesus, the great teacher and pattern, had not where to lay his
head. His life was one of toil, sorrow, and suffering; he then gave
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himself for us. Those who, in Christ’s stead, beseech souls to be
reconciled to God, and who hope to reign with Christ in glory, must
expect to be partakers of his sufferings here. “They that sow in tears
shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious
seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves
with him.”
Psalm 126:5, 6
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