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A Prayer for the Outpouring of the Spirit, June 30
As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into
the world. And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be
sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for these alone, but for
them also which shall believe on me through their word.
John 17:18-20
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My heavenly Father, I come to Thee at this time, just as I am, poor and
needy, and dependent upon Thee. I ask Thee to give me and give this people
the grace that perfects Christian character. Wilt Thou have compassion upon
this people? Let Thy light shine into the chambers of the mind, and into
the soul temple. My Saviour, Thou hast given Thy life to purchase Thine
inheritance, that, as overcomers, they may enter the kingdom of God, where
they shall go no more out forever. Bless those who have signified their desire
to serve Thee. Put Thy Spirit upon them.
I ask Thee, heavenly Father, to let Thy Holy Spirit come to this people.
May Thy salvation be revealed. Touch their hearts, and make them very
tender. Soften them by Thy Holy Spirit, and help them to see the work to be
done for their neighbors, and for souls that are perishing all around them. Oh,
awaken them to their responsibilities! May they wash their robes of character,
and make them white in the blood of the Lamb. Wilt Thou encircle them in
the arms of Thy mercy? Plead with them through the impressions of Thy
Holy Spirit, that they may try to let their light shine to those that have not
known the truth. Put Thy church in order, O Lord, that they may labor for
souls.
My Saviour, reveal Thyself to this people. Let Thy love be expressed. Oh,
let it be revealed! Hold Thy people, that Satan may not have his will and way
with them. Help them to press through all opposition, that at last they may
lay their crowns at the feet of Jesus in the city of God; and Thy name shall
have all the glory. Amen.—
The Review and Herald, July 16, 1908
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