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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 31, 1869

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 34, No. 10.

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Brevity.

It seems to be very difficult to learn that brevity is one of the most acceptable features of everything in the form of prayer, exhortation or sermon. And it also appears that this lesson is difficult just in proportion to the lack of something valuable in that which is spoken. Oftentimes two or three sentences contain all that a person has to offer that is of interest. Yet when this has been uttered, it is very frequently the case that a repetition of this has to be continued till what was good and acceptable becomes wearisome and painful. This is especially applicable on the occasion of our large gatherings, when so many desire to take part that every moment of time is very precious, and none to be spared for needless repetition. It is said that a word to the wise is sufficient.