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Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students - Ellen G. White

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honored, <strong>and</strong> those who meet <strong>to</strong>gether will be<br />

refreshed <strong>and</strong> strengthened.<br />

“Then they that feared the Lord spake often one<br />

<strong>to</strong> another: <strong>and</strong> the Lord hearkened, <strong>and</strong> heard it,<br />

<strong>and</strong> a book of remembrance was written before<br />

Him for them that feared the Lord, <strong>and</strong> that thought<br />

upon His name. And they shall be Mine, saith the<br />

Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up My<br />

jewels.” (Malachi 3:16, 17)<br />

But there has been a class of social gatherings<br />

in--of an entirely different character, parties of<br />

pleasure that have been a disgrace <strong>to</strong> our<br />

institutions <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> the church. They encourage<br />

pride of dress, pride of appearance, selfgratification,<br />

hilarity, <strong>and</strong> trifling. Satan is<br />

entertained as an honored guest <strong>and</strong> takes<br />

possession of those who patronize these gatherings.<br />

A view of one such company was presented <strong>to</strong><br />

me, where were assembled those who profess <strong>to</strong><br />

believe the truth. One was seated at the instrument<br />

of music, <strong>and</strong> such songs were poured forth as<br />

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