Testimonies for the Church Volume 1 - A New You Ministry

ejected, the judgment must decide the matter. The prayer of all in the office shouldbe: “O God, make these truths, which are of such vital importance, clear to thecomprehension of the humblest minds! May angels accompany these silent preachersand bless their influence, that souls may be saved by this humble means!”The heart should go out in fervent prayer while the hands are busy, and Satan willnot find such ready access, and the soul, instead of being lifted up unto vanity, willbe constantly refreshed, will be like a watered garden. Angels will delight to be nearsuch workers, for their presence will be continually encouraged by them. A power willattend the truths published. Divine rays of light from the heavenly sanctuary will attendthe precious truths sent forth, so that those who read will be refreshed and strengthened,and souls that are opposed to the truth will be convicted and compelled to say: Thesethings are so; they cannot be gainsaid.All should feel that the office is a holy place, as sacred as the house of God. ButGod has been dishonored by the frivolity and lightness indulged by some connectedwith the work. I saw that strangers from abroad often went away from the officedisappointed. They had associated it with everything sacred; but when they saw theyouth, or others connected with the office, possessing but little gravity, careless inwords and acts, it caused them to doubt whether, after all, this is really the work ofGod to prepare a people for translation to heaven.May God bless this to all concerned.*****Chap. 104 - Conflicts and VictoryExperiences from April 26, 1867 to October 20, 1867We returned north, and on our way held a good meeting at West Windsor, and afterreaching home held meetings at Fairplains and Orleans, and also gave some attentionto the592