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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 15, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 24.

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The Holy Spirit

By Florence J. Morrison

FLORENCE J. MORRISON
How comfortingly Christ talked to his disciples just before his ascension to heaven! He knew the experiences they would have in preaching the gospel to the world. He knew some would be persecuted, some would be cast into dark prisons, and some would suffer martyrdom. More than all, he knew how much they needed a special preparation for the gospel work. He knew how much they needed the Holy Spirit to strengthen them in times of greatest need.
How wonderfully was Peter sustained when he stood before that great throng of many nationalities, and by the aid of the Holy Spirit preached that powerful sermon on the day of Pentecost! He traced the gospel message all the way down through the prophecies, and proved beyond a doubt that Christ had been prophesied of; that he had come to this earth, and fulfilled his mission as the Son of God; that he had been crucified and laid in the tomb; and that he had arisen the third day.
Christ promised to give his disciples the Holy Spirit, which he knew they must have in order to go forth preaching the gospel message to the world. The scenes witnessed on the day of Pentecost were a demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit. Peter's sermon was so convincing and forcible that it led the multitude to a conviction of sin, and they cried out, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Acts 2:37. As a result of this sermon, three thousand persons were converted.
How deeply we are moved when we read of this wonderful experience! But do Christ’s followers in these last days realize that the Holy Spirit is promised to them in no less degree, and will accompany them until he comes whose right it is to reign, and receives his faithful children unto himself?
Blessed thought! It is for those who labor in the last gospel message to realize fully the leadings of the Holy Spirit, even though their experiences may be altogether different from those recorded in the Book of God. It is the privilege of all to know and feel the full assurance of the divine leadings of the Holy Spirit in all things.
May the study of the Sabbath-school lessons this quarter inspire all fully to sense the power of the Holy Spirit. The Lord is no respecter of persons. He gives his sympathy, his blessings, his love, his power, and his Holy Spirit to every one who desires these blessings, who lives and labors for them, and who has a receptive heart to receive them.
Ouray, Colo.