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In the Spirit's Power - William W. Prescott

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This is <strong>the</strong> testimony that must go throughout<br />

<strong>the</strong> length and breadth of <strong>the</strong> world. It presents <strong>the</strong><br />

law and <strong>the</strong> gospel, binding up <strong>the</strong> two in a perfect<br />

whole. (See Romans 5, and 1 John 3:9 to <strong>the</strong> close<br />

of <strong>the</strong> chapter) These precious scriptures will be<br />

impressed upon every heart that is opened to<br />

receive <strong>the</strong>m. “The entrance of Thy words giveth<br />

light; it giveth understanding unto <strong>the</strong> simple”--<br />

those who are contrite in heart. “As many as<br />

received Him, to <strong>the</strong>m gave He power to become<br />

<strong>the</strong> sons of God, even to <strong>the</strong>m that believe on His<br />

name.” These have not a mere nominal faith, a<br />

<strong>the</strong>ory of truth, a legal religion, but <strong>the</strong>y believe to<br />

a purpose, appropriating to <strong>the</strong>mselves <strong>the</strong> richest<br />

gifts of God. They plead for <strong>the</strong> gift, that <strong>the</strong>y may<br />

give to o<strong>the</strong>rs. They can say, “Of His fullness have<br />

all we received, and grace for grace.”<br />

J. May 25, 1896 (The Bible Echo article,<br />

“Preaching <strong>the</strong> Law and <strong>the</strong> Gospel”)<br />

[This is ano<strong>the</strong>r significant correlation between<br />

what Ellen White was writing on <strong>the</strong> law and <strong>the</strong><br />

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