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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 7, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 19.

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Growing Old

By Albert Weeks

ALBERT WEEKS
As the infirmities of age approach, one meets many unpleasant things. He is worried over the narrowing of his field of usefulness, and often feels that he cannot have it so. Such persons are likely to dwell upon the past, and point to the things they have accomplished. This is not the best way. If, by the blessing of God, something has been done in his service, praise the Lord for it, and then attend to present duty.
Do not be anxious to have your brethren give you credit, but seek the honor which comes from God alone. Strive to do right in everything, and leave the result with God. If injustice has been done you, commit that to God also. "Resist not evil," says the Saviour. Use your energies in doing good, instead of fighting the wrong regarding yourself. "Avenge not yourselves." God will take care of those that do you evil. Ps. 37: 1-11.
It is the privilege of the Christian to seek God with all his heart, and rest in him. Especially is this true as he nears the end of the race. God loves the old as well as the young, and it is their privilege to trust fully in him.
Omer, Mich.