60 Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of the Seventh-day Adventists
without fainting, suffer the reproach that he endured; whether you will,
without faltering, press the battle to the gates. Oh, must Christ, the
Majesty of heaven, the King of glory, bear the heavy cross, wear the
thorny crown, and drink the bitter cup, while we recline at ease and
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glorify ourselves, forgetful of the souls whom he died to redeem by
his precious blood? No; let us do while we have the strength; let us
work while it is day; let us devote ourselves to the service of God, that
we may have his approbation and at last receive his reward.