Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1911-04-05

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WH beast. in fact the whole
!o2&lI race OF Israel. should be
Y I'D consecrated to God. They
also consecrated their
grain substance-the 1.-THE
OF the land-holy unto the
Lord.
In the New Testament. all were
commanded to consecrate that they
might be holy people. n chosen gen
grafton. royal priesthood. We learn
from Hebrews that the Son OF God
was consecrated forever; then let us
press into this new and living way
The ministry never can have power
with God and man. unless truly con.
secrated to the one who has given
them the call to preach the everlast.
lns gospel. This conservation must
DC kept, in spite Of men or devils
Like Peter and John, "obey God rath
er than men" Brethren in the min.
istry, are we consecrated to Gods
call to preach the gospel. giving our
selves to the ministry of the word
md prayer as Christ in the garden.
Peter on the housetop, Paul in fasting
and prayer till God spake. Daniel in
prayer and duplication; the devils
oreast-work broken down. We cannot
blame the laity for not wanting to
support man that is not consecrated
% the ministry
Want Full Service.
A preacher half given up to the
ministry will discourage any class
md weaken their faith and. when this
axes place, those who follow Though
hey are men of God given up to the
yospeD will suffer because of the un-
faithfulness. Let us have a conse.
Grated ministry first. then. and not till
hen, can we lead the fiocks into a full
conservation. firmly believe that in
our little zion we have some of the
most self-sacrflcing. self-denying.
both in the ministry and laity. The
shepherds must lead in this great bat
tie against sin. Dear brethren. keep
where the fire of the Holy Ghost can
burn out all trace of things that
would entangle or hinder or divide
our minds. We have often had the
question put to us. What will be
come OF our families? Our income
VIII not permit us to lay aside any
hing for the future" We can only
trust to the one who has called us
with the highest calling Here again
IS the keeping Of our conservation
FULLY. Oh for that spirit of Paul who
laid. BE ye followers of me even as
also am of Christ" again, de
lermined not to know anything among
YOU. save Jesus Christ and him cru
,ihed."
Will Win and Keep Flock.
Oh. my beloved brethren. min
stry "crucified with Christ" will carry
an influence that will stimulate and
win the confidence of Gods people
Without having the confidence OF
Gods people. the shepherd never can
lead them. A consecrated and sanciti
led preacher will prove himself. II
may take time, but with patience let
is possess our souls. Brethren. we
are apt to think too much OF our
selves. The life that is poured out
for others will receive the richest
treasure. Give and it shall be given
unto you; good measure. pressed
Town, and shaken together, and run.
ming over" Many of Gods servants
'ail to go far enough along this line.
Brethren. God being our helper. let us
venture farther out on these exceed
ing great and precious promises; then.
as our conservation unfolds. oh let us
plunge deeper into the fountain that
cleanseth from all sin. Gods servant
who lives these truths before the flock
will surely find those who will be
ready to pluck out their eyes Tread
Gal. 4:5); yea. give of their hard
earned means for the support OF Gods
,alled man. If you suffer the will of
Tod "Ye do we'll" ye do well. do we'll
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