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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Sep 16, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 36.

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The Conflict First.

THE Christian should ever bear in mind that he has been called into the service of Christ to suffer, and not to reign, in this life. Hence the apostle exhorts us not to think it strange concerning the fiery trial that is to try us, as though some strange thing happened unto us, but to rejoice, inasmuch as we are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, we may be glad also with exceeding joy. The conflict must precede the victory; the cross must come before the crown. The trials here may be severe, but exceeding great will be the joy hereafter. Let us remember, then, that if we suffer with Christ, we shall also reign with him.—Sel.