"The first thing to be learned by all who would become workers together with God is the lesson of self-distrust."
"Then they are prepared to have imparted to them the character of Christ."
"This is not to be gained through education in the most scientific schools."
"It is the fruit of wisdom that is obtained from the divine Teacher alone."
"They were men of native ability, and they were humble and teachable."
Men whom He could educate for His work.
"In the common walks of life there is many a man patiently treading the round of daily toil, unconscious that he possesses powers which, if called into action, would raise him to an equality with the world's most honored men."
"The touch of a skillful hand is needed to arouse those dormant faculties."
"It was such men that Jesus called to be His co-laborers."
"He gave them the advantage of association with Himself."
"Never had the world's great men such a teacher."
"When the disciples came forth from the Saviour's training, they were no longer ignorant and uncultured. They had become like Him in mind and character, and men took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus."
"Now they were enabled to bear much fruit to the glory of God."
"The first thing to be learned by all who would become workers together with God is the lesson of self-distrust; then they are prepared to have imparted to them the character of Christ. This is not to be gained through education in the most scientific schools."
"It is the fruit of wisdom that is obtained from the divine Teacher alone."
"They were men of native ability, and they were humble and teachable,--men whom He could educate for His work. In the common walks of life there is many a man patiently treading the round of daily toil, unconscious that he possesses powers which, if called into action, would raise him to an equality with the world's most honored men.
"Never had the world's great men such a teacher. "
"When the disciples came forth from the Saviour's training, they were no longer ignorant and uncultured. They had become like Him in mind and character, and men took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus."
Could it not also be said of us today? "If We Were Willing" to spend at least one hour a day of our time with Jesus? Remember my dear brothers and sisters in Jesus..He who fails to prepare, prepares to fail. We must not let the things of this world crowed out our time with Jesus. "Jesus said..." Without Me Ye Can Do Nothing."
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Work, for the night is coming,
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling,
Work ’mid springing flowers;
Work when the day grows brighter,
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man’s work is done.
2
Work, for the night is coming,
Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor,
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying minute,
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.
3
Work, for the night is coming,
Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work, while the night is darkening,
When man’s work is o’er.
Lyrics:Anna Louisa Walker Coghill (1836-1907)
Music:Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
