Review and Herald for 1899
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" Here is the Patience of the Saints : Here are they that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus." Rev. 14 :12. VoL. 76, No. 9. BATTLE CREEK, MICH., FEBRUARY 28, 1899. WHOLE No., 2313. Zee Zieriew anb f?erafb, We are sick, and do not know it. May the preached; and if our ministering brethren will Lord convert the hearts of his workmen! When live the truth, they will be loving, kind, tender, ISSUED WEEKLY BY THE there is a converted ministry, then look for re- lowly in heart, unpretending, earnest, devoted. Seventh - day Adventist Publishing Association, sults. But we can not convert our own hearts. Their works will be their credentials. There BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN. This work can be done only by the power of would be a hundredfold more conversions than Ternts, in Advance, $1.50 a year. the Holy Spirit. In every stage of the work the record shows to-day if God's workmen Address all communications and make all Drafts and Money- let this be remembered: "Not by might, nor were what they should be. God demands truth Orders payable to by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of in the inward parts. The Spirit of those in the REVIEW & HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich. hosts." ministry must correspond to the truth preached. [ENTERED AT THE POST-OFFICE AT BATTLE CREEK.] " All that will live godly in Christ Jesus Will the workers in the various lines of shall suffer persecution." But this should not God's ,work ponder these things ? A large I SHALL GO SOFTLY. intimidate one soul. What can give such sun- share of the shallowness of the work is the re- shine to the soul as the evidence of sins for- sult of the shallowness of the workers. When "I SHALL go softly all my years!" Not as the prophet bathed in tears, given? What can impart true nobility if it is the Spirit of God works, something will be And in deep bitterness of soul; not the restoration of the moral image of God done, and in a much larger degree than we For God hath healed my heavy dole, in man? Whence can peace come if not from have yet seen. Where is the power of the Hath stilled my pain, and dried my tears, the Prince of Peace ? To what source can we workers ? Where is the demonstration of the And given faith for foolish tears. look for help, but to Him who can give us light Spirit? Where is the assurance of faith? There "I shall go softly," since I've found in the midst of darkness? is a sad deficiency in the preaching of God's The mighty arm that girds me round Christ has promised to send us the Comforter, word. Much fluent talking may be done. Is gentle, as 't is sure and strong. whose work is to establish the kingdom of God Much cleverness may be shown in the pres- "I shall go softly" through the throng; And with compulsion calm and sweet, in the soul. When such abundant provisions entation of the different points of truth. All Lead sinners to the Saviour's feet. of mercy, grace, and peace have been made, this has been seen. Ears are gratified, a pres- why do human beings act as if they regarded ent emotion is excited; but where are the souls How sternly paced those patient feet the truth as a yoke of bondage ?---= It is because who are identifying themselves with Christ? Along Capernaum's marble street! How softly and how tenderly the heart has never tasted and seen that the Where is the holy unction, the living earnest- Their echoes from Gethsemane Lord is good. The truth of the word of God ness, the deep moving of the Spirit of God ? - Steal down the ages, rich to bless is thOught by some to be a fett-$.:.. But it is the Where are those who expound the.,ruth- by up- All time with deathless happiness! truth that makes men free. If the truth there- holding staunch, correct principles, irrespec- Into my heart those echoes steal fore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. tive of loss or gain? 0 that God would impress Until I can not choose but kneel,— The truth separates man from his sins, from his his ministers with the need of being thoroughly Not weak and worn, with vigor spent, hereditary and cultivated tendencies to wrong- converted! 0 that he would impress them But joyous and iii glad content,— doing. The soul that cherishes the love of with their need of an abiding Christ! Then And, kneeling, pray to him who hears, Christ is full of freedom, light, and joy. In there would be a revival of the Holy Spirit. To lead me softly all my years. —Ethelbert D. Marfield. such a soul there are no divided thoughts. The The question has been asked, What kind of whole man yearns after God. He does not go vessels does the Spirit use ? What does Christ to men to know his duty, but to Christ, the say Come unto me, all ye that labor and THE TRUTH AS IT IS IN JESUS.—NO. 3. source of all wisdom. He searches_ the word are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. of God, that he may find out what standard he Take my yoke upon you, and, learn of me; for MRS. E. G. WHITE. must reach. I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall Can we ever find a surer guide than Jesus ? find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is I AM afraid for our churches. I tremble be- True religion consists in being under the guid- easy, and my burden is light." What kind of fore God on their account. We have light on ance of the Holy One in thought, word, and vessels are meet for the Master's use ? —Empty the Scriptures, and we shall be held account- deed. He, who is the Way, the Truth, and the vessels. When we empty the soul of every able for all the light not cherished. The works Life, takes the humble, earnest, whole-hearted defilement, we are ready for use. Are we of many do not harmonize with the 'truth they seeker, and says, Follow me. He leads him emptied of self ? Are we cured of selfish plan- have received. There is far too much of the in the narrow way to holiness and heaven. ning? 0 for less self-occupation! May the human element brought into our plans. We Christ has opened this path for us at great cost Lord purify his people, teachers, and churches. do not depend upon the Holy Spirit to work to himself, and we are not left to stumble our He has given a rule for the guidance of all, with its transforming energy upon the heart way along in darkness. Jesus is at our right and from this there can be no careless de- and life. We are deficient in faith, which is hand, proclaiming, I am the way; and all who parture. But there has been, and still is, a invincible and mysterious. The efficacy of decide to follow the Lord will be led in the swerving from righteous principles. How long truth is weakened by the course of those who royal path cast up for the ransomed of the Lord shall this condition of things exist? How can do not purify their souls by obeying the truth. to walk in. the Master use us as vessels for holy service The secrets of the Lord are with them that The usefulness of workers for God depends until we empty ourselves, and make room for fear him and keep his covenant. We need on whether they have an abiding Christ. his Spirit to work? faith in God, that under the sanctifying power " Without me," he says, " ye can do nothing." God calls for his people to reveal him. Shall of God's word, the principles of human broth- God's workers should be filled with his Spirit. the world manifest principles of integrity that erhood may be manifested. We need the Holy By their faith and labor of love, true Christians the church does not maintain ? Shall a selfish Spirit's guidance. Its power upon mind and give unquestionable evidence that their work is ambition to be first be shown by the followers heart will enable us to present the truths of wrought in God. Their spiritual discernment of Christ ? Shall not the principles cherished God's holy word. Sound doctrines brought testifies that they have been taught of God, that by them be laid upon the true foundation, even into actual contact with human souls will result their eyes are not blinded to the interests of the Christ Jesus? What material shall we place in sound and elevating practises. The truth as cause of God, or to the elements of true Chris- upon this foundation, that there may no longer it is in Jesus must be cherished. Then Chris- tianity. _be antagonism, but unity, in the church ? Shall tians will not be Christians in name only. The " Our gospel came not unto you in word we bring to it wood, hay, stubble? Shall we love of Christ will pervade their lives. only," writes Paul, "but also in power, and in not rather bring the most precious material,— The power of the Holy Spirit is needed to the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye gold, silver, precious stones ? Shall we not chase away our unbelief and unchristlike attri- know what manner of men we were among you distinguish sharply between the chaff and the butes.