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open toward the sun; and in the light of heaven his spiritual nature
waxed strong, and his life made manifest the wisdom and grace of
God.
Every child may gain knowledge as Jesus did, from the works
of nature and the pages of God’s holy word. As we try to become
acquainted with our Heavenly Father through his word, angels will
come near, our minds will be strengthened, our character will be
elevated and refined, and we shall become more like our Saviour.
And as we behold the beautiful and grand in nature, our affections
go out after God; while the spirit is awed, the soul is invigorated by
coming in contact with the Infinite through his works. Communion
with God through prayer develops the mental and moral faculties, and
the spiritual powers strengthen as we cultivate thoughts upon spiritual
things.
The life of Jesus was a life in harmony with God. While he was a
child, he thought and spoke as a child, but no trace of sin marred the
image of God within him. From the first dawning of intelligence he
was continually growing in heavenly grace, and knowledge of truth.
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