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opening the door of the heart to let Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness,
in, are complaining of the dearth of the Spirit of God. Let these search
for their idols, and cast them out. Let them cut away from every
unhealthful indulgence in eating and drinking. Let them bring their
daily practise into harmony with nature’s laws. By doing, as well as
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believing, an atmosphere will be created about the soul that will be a
savor of life unto life.—
Unpublished Testimonies, August 25, 1897
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1236. God cannot let his Holy Spirit rest upon those who are
enfeebling themselves by gluttony.—
The Review and Herald, May 8,
1883
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1237. The brain nerves which communicate with the entire system
are the only medium through which Heaven can communicate with
man, and affect his inmost life. Whatever disturbs the circulation of
the electric currents in the nervous system, lessens the strength of the
vital powers, and the result is a deadening of the sensibilities of the
mind.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:347
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1238. Why should we not show the attractive part of our faith?
Why should we go like a crippled band of mourners, groaning all the
way along our journey to our Father’s house?—
Unpublished Testi-
monies, January 12, 1898
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