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to me the precious promises of God’s word. You inspired in me faith
that He would save me. My heart was softened, subdued, broken, as I
contemplated the sacrifice which Christ had made for me. I became
hungry for the bread of life, and the truth was precious to my soul. I
am here, saved, eternally saved, ever to live in His presence, and to
praise Him who gave His life for me.”
What rejoicing there will be as these redeemed ones meet and greet
those who have had a burden in their behalf! And those who have lived,
not to please themselves, but to be a blessing to the unfortunate who
have so few blessings,—how their hearts will thrill with satisfaction!
They will realize the promise, “Thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot
recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of
the just.” [
Luke 14:14
.]
“Thou shalt delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to
ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage
of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.” [
Isaiah
58:14
.]—
Testimonies for the Church 6:305-312
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