Latter Rain
129
Spirit without measure; but this will not be while the largest portion
of the church are not laborers together with God.—
Christian Service,
253
(1896).
When the reproach of indolence and slothfulness shall have been
wiped away from the church, the Spirit of the Lord will be graciously
manifested. Divine power will be revealed. The church will see
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the providential working of the Lord of hosts.—
Testimonies for the
Church 9:46
(1909).
“Keep the Vessel Clean and Right Side Up”
We need not worry about the latter rain. All we have to do is to
keep the vessel clean and right side up and prepared for the reception
of the heavenly rain, and keep praying, “Let the latter rain come into
my vessel. Let the light of the glorious angel which unites with the
third angel shine upon me; give me a part in the work; let me sound the
proclamation; let me be a colaborer with Jesus Christ.” Thus seeking
God, let me tell you, He is fitting you up all the time, giving you His
grace.—
The Upward Look, 283
(1891).
The answer may come with sudden velocity and overpowering
might, or it may be delayed for days and weeks, and our faith receive
a trial. But God knows how and when to answer our prayer. It is
our part of the work to put ourselves in connection with the divine
channel. God is responsible for His part of the work. He is faithful
who hath promised. The great and important matter with us is to be of
one heart and mind, putting aside all envy and malice and, as humble
supplicants, to watch and wait. Jesus, our Representative and Head, is
ready to do for us what He did for the praying, watching ones on the
Day of Pentecost.—
The Spirit of Prophecy 3:272
(1878).
I have no specific time of which to speak when the outpouring
of the Holy Spirit will take place—when the mighty angel will come
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down from heaven and unite with the third angel in closing up the
work for this world. My message is that our only safety is in being
ready for the heavenly refreshing, having our lamps trimmed and
burning.—
Selected Messages 1:192
(1892).