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continuing his efforts till he is satisfied that he has faithfully discharged
his duty, and done everything in his power to gain the desired result.
* * * * *
God does not accept the most splendid service unless self is laid
upon the altar, a living, consuming sacrifice. The root must be holy,
else there can be no sound, healthy fruit, which alone is acceptable to
God.... While worldly ambitions, worldly projects, and the greatest
plans and purposes of men, will perish like the grass, “they that be
wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that
turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.” [
Daniel
12:3
.]—
Testimonies for the Church 7:248, 249
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