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Christ. The good work begun will be finished; the holy thoughts,
heavenly affections, and Christlike actions will take the place of im-
pure thoughts, perverse sentiments, and rebellious acts.—
Counsels on
Health, 561
(1896).
We may have had a measure of the Spirit of God, but by prayer
and faith we are continually to seek more of the Spirit. It will never do
to cease our efforts. If we do not progress, if we do not place ourselves
in an attitude to receive both the former and the latter rain, we shall
lose our souls, and the responsibility will lie at our own door....
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The convocations of the church, as in camp meetings, the assem-
blies of the home church, and all occasions where there is personal
labor for souls, are God’s appointed opportunities for giving the early
and the latter rain.—
Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers,
508
(1897).
When the way is prepared for the Spirit of God, the blessing will
come. Satan can no more hinder a shower of blessing from descending
upon God’s people than he can close the windows of heaven that rain
cannot come upon the earth.—
Selected Messages 1:124
(1887).
We Should Pray Earnestly for the Descent of the Holy Spirit
We should pray as earnestly for the descent of the Holy Spirit as the
disciples prayed on the Day of Pentecost. If they needed it at that time,
we need it more today.—
Testimonies for the Church 5:158
(1882).
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the church is looked forward
to as in the future, but it is the privilege of the church to have it now.
Seek for it, pray for it, believe for it. We must have it, and Heaven is
waiting to bestow it.—
Evangelism, 701
(1895).
The measure of the Holy Spirit we receive will be proportioned to
the measure of our desire and the faith exercised for it, and the use we
shall make of the light and knowledge that shall be given to us.—
The
Review and Herald, May 5, 1896
.
We are not willing enough to trouble the Lord with our petitions,
and to ask Him for the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Lord wants us to
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trouble Him in this matter. He wants us to press our petitions to the
throne.—
Fundamentals of Christian Education, 537
(1909).