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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 8, 1877

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 49, No. 10.

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Watch and Pray.

By O. F. Colwell

“Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation.” Matt. 26:41. These words of our divine Lord are indeed precious. With what comfort and cheer they come to us amid the temptations and trials of life!
We are to be a separate people from the world; we are to shun its sins, vices, and temptations. Can we do it without watching and praying? It is well to employ a few silent moments before retiring at night in seeing how we have spent the day, whether it has been to honor and glorify our God. And when we are at work, though not on our knees, our hearts can flow out to God in prayer. Since God in his great mercy has shown me the light of present truth, I feel like praying and praising him all the time. There are five of us here, who are keeping the Sabbath. Our little prayer-meetings on the Sabbath are precious seasons. Our hearts are cheered to press on. God bless the dear Signs, which directed me into this glorious work. Brethren, watch and pray.
O. F. COLWELL.