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I can rejoice that I now have opportunity to consecrate my life andbeing to God--to aid in filling up "the remainder of Christ'ssufferings"--rendering my life "a living sacrifice to God, which ismy reasonable service"--so that I might "reign with him."I do not glory in self-righteousness; I have none. "I have noconfidence in the flesh," but all in my Ransom, the Sacrifice, theAtonement; but, to receive their glorious effects, I must die to sinand live to holiness.I am, too, satisfied that there are no churches, nor have been, sincethe apostacy, through which those consecrating can act; for, in allthese, thus far shalt thou go, and no further--all are hindrancesinstead of aids, because attention is called to their church andteaching instead of the Christ and the infallible Word!That there are good and pious in all I do not doubt; hence the call,Come out of her my people, so that you may have no fellowshipwith her SINS, and that you receive not of her PLAGUES."I, as I wrote you before, was raised by Baptists, then was a"Campbellite" for over a quarter of a century, and preached thedoctrine acceptably a good part of the time, then a member of "theChurch of the Abrahamic Faith" for over fifteen years, preaching itsdoctrines acceptably. I was honest and sincere in both and had "agood conscience" in both, until it was better educated. As I neverpreached for money, neither would I now, and as I have a family tosupport and a business to sustain, I cannot do much; still that little Iintend to do at all times and places practicable.Yours, in the blessed hope, __________.R732 : page 2====================YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER KNOWETH."Be not anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, what shall wedrink? or, with what shall we be clothed? for after all these thingsdo the Gentiles seek; and your Heavenly Father knoweth that yehave need of all these things."-- Matt. 6:31,32.How happy and free from anxious care are the hours of childhood.Perfect trust in parental wisdom and love casts out all fear. In theabsence of pride and the worldly and selfish ambitions whichdevelop in later years, childhood makes the best of whatevercircumstances it may be placed in, and meets every circumstancewith a determination to find some good and some enjoyment in it.How many need to turn back to the simplicity of their earlier years.Why should we be anxious about anything when our HeavenlyFather knoweth our need? To be anxious about our temporal affairs,is to be overcharged, and Jesus warns us, saying, "Be notovercharged with the cares of this life." But while he would nothave us anxious or over-charged, he would not have us disregard
the responsibilities of our maturer years. Our first, principal objectin life should be to seek the kingdom of heaven, to seek to makeour calling and election sure by following in our Leader's footsteps.This implies the taking of necessary time to search the Scripturesand to digest the instruction given.In these times, and especially in this country, where businesscompetition pushes all to the extent of their physical strength andthe occupation of every hour, it requires considerable determinationto draw the line and say to business and the various responsibilitiespressing upon us, Thus far shalt thou go and no farther. But havingdetermined the line of duty, in childlike faith and simplicity we maydismiss all anxiety, remembering that our Heavenly Father knowethour needs.R731 : page 3====================MRS. C. T. R.A LITTLE WHILE."He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly:Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus."-- Rev. 22:20.Quickly," beloved! I know thine heart is beatingWith deep emotions to behold my face,But for "a little while" wilt thou not spread the tidingsOf the sweet message of my love and grace?Fear not, beloved! mine eye is ever watching:Thy tears are numbered in my deep, deep love;Thy weary sighs, and all thine heart's deep yearningsAre registered by me in heaven above.Trust, trust, beloved! I know the world frowns coldly,But this should only drive thee nearer me.Earth's broken links make heaven's affection stronger,The cross will only make the crown more bright for thee.Look up, beloved! tread firmly on the billows,Thou canst not sink beneath life's troubled sea.Look up! then shalt thou learn the needful lesson meekly,How my own hand hath planned thy path for thee.Rest, rest, beloved! thine head upon my bosom;Lean on my arm, and tell thy griefs to me.My heart is thine in all the full perfectionOf sympathy none else could give to thee.Weep not, beloved! because thou yet must tarry;Wilt thou not serve me heart and hand meawhile?Some hearts around thee pine in lonely sorrow;Couldst thou not give one kindly look or tender smile?
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I can rejoice that I now have opportunity to consecrate my life andbeing to God--to aid in filling up "the remainder of Christ'ssufferings"--rendering my life "a living sacrifice to God, which ismy reasonable service"--so that I might "reign with him."I do not glory in self-righteousness; I have none. "I have noconfidence in the flesh," but all in my Ransom, the Sacrifice, theAtonement; but, to receive their glorious effects, I must die to sinand live to holiness.I am, too, satisfied that there are no churches, nor have been, sincethe apostacy, through which those consecrating can act; for, in allthese, thus far shalt thou go, and no further--all are hindrancesinstead of aids, because attention is called to their church andteaching instead of the Christ and the infallible Word!That there are good and pious in all I do not doubt; hence the call,Come out of her my people, so that you may have no fellowshipwith her SINS, and that you receive not of her PLAGUES."I, as I wrote you before, was raised by Baptists, then was a"Campbellite" for over a quarter of a century, and preached thedoctrine acceptably a good part of the time, then a member of "theChurch of the Abrahamic Faith" for over fifteen years, preaching itsdoctrines acceptably. I was honest and sincere in both and had "agood conscience" in both, until it was better educated. As I neverpreached for money, neither would I now, and as I have a family tosupport and a business to sustain, I cannot do much; still that little Iintend to do at all times and places practicable.Yours, in the blessed hope, __________.R732 : page 2====================YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER KNOWETH."Be not anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, what shall wedrink? or, with what shall we be clothed? for after all these thingsdo the Gentiles seek; and your Heavenly Father knoweth that yehave need of all these things."-- Matt. 6:31,32.How happy and free from anxious care are the hours of childhood.Perfect trust in parental wisdom and love casts out all fear. In theabsence of pride and the worldly and selfish ambitions whichdevelop in later years, childhood makes the best of whatevercircumstances it may be placed in, and meets every circumstancewith a determination to find some good and some enjoyment in it.How many need to turn back to the simplicity of their earlier years.Why should we be anxious about anything when our HeavenlyFather knoweth our need? To be anxious about our temporal affairs,is to be overcharged, and Jesus warns us, saying, "Be notovercharged with the cares of this life." But while he would nothave us anxious or over-charged, he would not have us disregard
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