say that it is a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. It
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will be an eternity of bliss, a blessed eternity, unfolding new glories
throughout the ceaseless ages.
You must be there. Whatever you lose here, be determined to
make sure of eternal life. Never become discouraged. Many times
I have seen that the everlasting arms were round about you, when
you did not seem to realize or appreciate the great condescension
of heaven. Live for Jesus. You can work better as a physician in
the sanitarium if you make Christ your physician in chief. Seek
earnestly for the crown of life. Make a business of serving God. It
will pay, not only in this life, but in the life to come. I feel as deep an
interest in you and your wife, whom I love in the Lord, as I do in my
own sons and their wives. I want you and your wife to be among the
redeemed, to act a part in the coronation of Christ. I greatly desire
that you shall come off more than conqueror through Him who gave
His life for you. For this reason, my brother, I have spoken plainly
to you. I am so desirous that you should have an eternity of bliss. [132]
Your position has been most trying. I have feared that you would
lose faith and courage. You must grow in grace and in a knowledge
of the truth. You must draw close to your brethren. Whatever may
come, do not lose faith in them or in Christ; and hold fast to the
truth.
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Extract from a letter written in 1892 from Adelaide, South Australia.—
My brother, you will meet with trials, but hold fast your
integrity. Never show anything but a noble spirit. The heavenly
universe is watching the conflict. Satan is watching, anxious to catch
you off your guard, anxious to see you acting impetuously, that he
may obtain the advantage over you. Fight manfully the battle of the
Lord. Do just as Christ would do were He in your place. Let there
be no inconsistency in your faith or practice. Do not allow yourself
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to become wrought up over the vexatious troubles that are constantly
arising. Keep calm, think of Jesus, and do what you can to please
Him. The grace of Christ and the Holy Spirit are God’s gifts to you,
that you may be strengthened with all might in the inner man. [133]
Chapter 22—Centering Too Much in Battle Creek