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Conclusion
We
have come to say the parting word. Oh, Jesus, what shall
it be! Will there be those who read this booklet,
pronounce it good, yet will allow the trifling things of
earth to hinder them from living to its teachings? After
all that has been said, will they still be careless,
indifferent, and live at too great a distance from God?
Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O saint; put on thy
beautiful garments, O child of heaven; that there be
nothing dull, stupid, morose, morbid, slothful in your
soul, but all be full of life and vigor from God and
aflame with His glory. We charge you in the sight of God
and the Lord Jesus, allow nothing in your life that is
thoughtless or indifferent toward heavenly things. Do not
allow your prayers to be dull and lifeless. Call mightily
on God to send an angel with a live coal from off the
altar and touch your soul that you might flame up into the
strength, holiness, and beauty of the Lord. Pray, pray
more, pray in the Spirit. Beware of that listless prayer!
We do not mean loud praying, but that prayer that presses
the soul hard against God and receives His imprint.
Surround yourself with the presence of God and allow
nothing of the world to surprise you or woo you out of it.
We commit you to God.
Do not think the standard held up in this booklet too
high. If you give as earnest attention and put forth as
great an effort to live to this standard as you do for
things in the secular life, you will be successful. Ought
we need feel a deep sense of shame for taking more
thought, time, and making greater effort to gain earthly
things than we do heavenly things, and then think to
excuse ourselves by saying the standard is too high?
Take time, dear saint, we beseech you by the mercies of
God, take time to feed your soul on heavenly food.
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