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said, “You are praying for the Lord to raise up men and women of
talent to give themselves to the work. You have talent in your midst
which needs to be recognized.” Several wise propositions were made
and then words were spoken in substance as I write them. He said,
“I call your attention to the singing talent which should be cultivated;
for the human voice in singing is one of God’s entrusted talents to be
employed to His glory. The enemy of righteousness makes a great ac-
count of this talent in his service. And that which is the gift of God, to
be a blessing to souls, is perverted, misapplied, and serves the purpose
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of Satan. This talent of voice is a blessing if consecrated to the Lord
to serve His cause. _______ has talent, but it is not appreciated. Her
position should be considered and her talent will attract the people,
and they will hear the message of truth.—
Evangelism, 497, 498
.
A Living Connection With God—There must be a living con-
nection with God in prayer, a living connection with God in songs of
praise and thanksgiving.—
Evangelism, 498
.
Education of the Tongue—If you sit in heavenly places with
Christ, you cannot refrain from praising God. Begin to educate your
tongues to praise Him, and train your hearts to make melody to God;
and when the evil one begins to settle his gloom about you, sing praise
to God.—
In Heavenly Places, 95
.
Aid in the Resisting of Temptation—Let praise and thanksgiving
be expressed in song. When tempted, instead of giving utterance to
our feelings, let us by faith lift up a song of thanksgiving to God....
Song is a weapon that we can always use against discouragement. As
we thus open the heart to the sunlight of the Saviour’s presence, we
shall have health and His blessing.—
The Ministry of Healing, 254
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Means of Victory Over the Enemy—I saw we must be daily
rising, and keep the ascendancy above the powers of darkness. Our
God is mighty. I saw singing to the glory of God often drove [off]
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the enemy, and praising God would beat him back and give us the
victory.—Lt 5, 1850.
Effects of Holy Song—Great have been the blessings received by
men in response to songs of praise.... How often in spiritual experience
is this history repeated! How often by words of holy song are unsealed
in the soul the springs of penitence and faith, of hope and love and
joy!—
Education, 162
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