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The Voice in Speech and Song
Plain, Sensible Discourses—No worker is to consider it his duty
to administer reproof, and point out existing evils, and stop with this.
Such work does not accomplish any good, but only disheartens and
discourages. Plain, sensible, intelligent discourses should be preached
to the churches that will show the need of seeking the Lord in prayer,
and of opening the heart to the Light of life, and that will lead church
members to engage in humble work for God. To every man God has
given a work; to each worker who engages in service for Him, He
gives a part to act in communicating light and truth.—
Manuscript 95,
1907
95, 1907.
Renewal of Grace—I am determined to keep before the people
the fact that we must have unity. We must cease all criticism. We
must urge that the great peculiarity distinguishing Christians from all
others, is the union that exists between them and the Lord Jesus Christ,
by constant exercise of the faith that works by love and purifies the
soul. This union, oneness with Christ, leads to unity with and love
toward one another. Christians delight to honor God by obeying all
His commandments. Bound together in love with Christ, they have
love toward one another.
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We must dwell upon this theme more than we have done. The sub-
ject of His renewing grace, dwelt upon in discourses, will be pleasing
to the Lord, and His Holy Spirit will come into the hearts of those who
listen.—Lt 42, 1906.
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