Four Letters to a Leading Missionary Worker in Africa
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the light given them. “I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you
these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David,
and the bright and morning star. And the Spirit and the bride say,
Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst
come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”
Here is your work—leading souls to the fountain of the water of
life. All who have the truth in their own hearts as a living principle, an
all-pervading influence, will have a living testimony to bear to those
who are in the darkness of error. There is, thank God, an ever living
Spirit to guide us into all truth. But it is to be communicated, not shut
up to our own individual selves. This Spirit, who will guide us into all
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truth, must be made known to others, and will guide them. The Word,
the precious Word, is to be eaten as the flesh of the Son of God. Let
there be no listless, sleepy testimonies.
Instead of stimulating doubt, strengthen faith by every word, atti-
tude, and practice. Make known that we have a living Saviour, a real,
spiritual life, to receive and to impart. Guide others who are now on
sliding sand to plant their feet on solid rock. There are souls to be
revived, many to receive the joy of salvation into their own souls. They
have erred, they have not been building a right character; but God has
joy to restore to them, even the joy of His anointed. This will give
efficiency and happiness and sanctified assurance, a living testimony.
Tell the poor desponding ones who have gone astray from straight
paths, tell them they need not despair. There is healing, cleansing for
every soul who will come to Christ. There is a balm in Gilead, there is
a physician there.
In hours when clouds encompass the soul, Christ is not far from
every one of us. To whom shall we go if not to the Sinbearer, the great
Healer of human woe? “Thou hast the words of eternal life.” There is
joy for all who put their trust in Him, and exercise the faith that works
by love and purifies the soul. Jesus says, My joy shall be in you, and
your joy shall be full. “Without faith it is impossible to please him.” A
paralysis has stolen upon the spiritual nerve and muscle of the children
of God. Arouse now, just now, without delay. “Seek ye the Lord while
he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.”—
Letter 93, 1896
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