Bible Truths Illustrated by J. C. Ferdinand Pittman

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BIBLE TRUTHS ILLUSTRATED
914. Unless a man believe in something far brighter than
himself, something infinitely purer and grander than he can
ever become—unless he has an instinct of an order beyond
dreams, of law beyond his comprehension, of beauty, goodness
and justice, beside which his own ideals are dark, he will
fail in every loftier form of ambition, and ought to fail.
Bayard Taylor.
915. Napoleon is said to have received his youthful vision
on the fateful day that he read Bishop Bossuet's "Discourse on
Universal History," with its description of Alexander and
Caesar. When he finished reading they tell us that he sprang
to his feet, face flushed, eyes blazing with fire as he cried out
"I, too, shall be a conqueror, and perhaps an emperor." "I came,
1 saw, I conquered," declared Caesar. H. E. Knott.
WORK
916. No greater privilege could God confer upon a man than
to permit him to be a colaborer with Him. Being omnipotent,
He needed not man's help, but graciously chose to use human
agency for the accomplishment of His purposes.
It is not enough to know the truth. A soldier's lifetime
may be frittered away examining maps or preparing equipment
at the barracks, but the real fighting is on the battlefield.
To-day the call comes as of old: "Son, go work" (Matt.
21:28). No greater need exists than that of answering this
call. There are stupendous reasons for arousing ourselves
from lethargy; there is so much evil to fight against, so much
indifference to dispel, so much territory to be regained.
Unprecedented opportunities of usefulness present themselves.
The demand for a large increase of workers is
greater than ever.
There is a great variety of work, for the welfare of men, and
the glory of God. Such work, like the workers, is eternal.
"They shall rest from their labors, for their works follow with
them" (Rev. 14:13). "He that doeth the will of God abideth
for ever" (1 John 2:17).
The feeblest disciple can do some work for Christ. "Be a
support in the household if you are not able to become a pillar
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