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THE WORLD AND RELIGION

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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 15, 1858

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 12, No. 9.

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THE WORLD AND RELIGION.

To the truly wise, it is sacrificing little to relinquish the phantom which is called the world: they never dream that they lose much in forsaking it; for though it holds out hopes, it rarely fulfills them—though it promises peace, it never gives it—though it yields a few fleeting pleasures, they cost us more than they are worth. It is only the religion of Jesus that can meet our expectations, or give us peace, or guide us to happiness. The gospel, and only the gospel unites us to Christ, subdues our passions, controls our desires, fulfills our hopes, consoles us with the love of Jesus, and gives, even in sorrow, a joy that cannot be taken away.