Review and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 5. (2/1/1912)

Review and Herald

Feb 1, 1912

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 1, 1912

Christ Enthroned Within

By Worthic Harris Holden

Worthic Harris Holden

I live, and yet not I; for by Thy grace Within my heart Thy will has highest place; Thy pleasure is my joy; Thy love, my song To urge a constant service all day long.

I live, and yet not I; for throned within, To banish every thought and act of sin, There dwells the presence of the Holy One To save me from myself till day is done.

I live through Him who now is glorified, Rejoicing in the cross of Christ who died; And by the power of Him who rose on high I soon will rise to meet Him in the sky.

I live for Him who ransomed me from death, Who guards my steps and gives me life and breath, I live to here declare His matchless love, Erelong to join the rapture song above.

The Acts of the Apostles in the Proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

By Ellen G. White

THIS book, of 630 pages, divided into 58 chapters, with Scriptural and General Indexes, is one of the greatest contributions to our literature from the pen of this well-known author. The book portrays the labors of the apostles and the triumphs of the cross through them. The chapters on the life and labors of the great “apostle to the Gentiles” are especially helpful.

The following chapter headings show the scope of the book: God's Purpose for His Church, The Training of the Twelve, The Great Commission, Pentecost, The Gift of the Spirit, At the Temple Gate, A Warning Against Hypocrisy, Before the Sanhedrin, The Seven Deacons, The First Christian Martyr, The Gospel in Samaria, From Persecutor to Disciple, Days of Preparation, A Seeker for Truth, Delivered From Prison, The Gospel Message in Antioch, Heralds of the Gospel, Preaching Among the Heathen, Jew and Gentile, Exalting the Cross, In the Regions Beyond, Thessalonica, Berea and Athens, Corinth, The Thessalonian Letters, Apollos at Corinth, Ephesus, Days of Toil and Trial, A Message of Warning and Entreaty, Called to Reach a Higher Standard, The Message Heeded, A Liberal Church, Laboring Under Difficulties, A Consecrated Ministry, Salvation to the Jews, Apostasy in Galatia, Paul's Last Journey to Jerusalem, Paul a Prisoner, The Trial at Caesarea, Paul Appeals to the Caesar, “Almost Thou Persuadest Me,” The Voyage and Shipwreck, In Rome, Caesar's Household, Written From Rome, At Liberty, The Final Arrest, Paul Before Nero, Paul's Last Letter, Condemned to Die, A Faithful Under-Shepherd, Steadfast Unto the End, John the Beloved, A Faithful Witness, Transformed by Grace, Patmos, The Revelation, The Church Triumphant.

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Heard in Heaven

By S. M. Spicer

The Angel's Record — No. 4

Heard in Heaven

MRS. S. M. SPICER

“And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.” Rev. 8:4.

HIGH placed, the boasting Pharisee, Self-righteous, prayed so long and loud. The publican, on bended knee, In true repentance deeply sighed: “O God, be merciful to me!” And Heaven pronounced him justified.

Thus often while the high-plumed prayer, Without the buoyant wings of love, Is only wasted on the air, Unheard, unanswered from above. At call of artless trusting child All heaven has bowed in loving will To hear in accents lowly, mild, “My dearest Father, love me still.”

Takoma Park, D. C.

A Message to Parents

By Ellen G. White

MRS. E. G. WHITE

RECENTLY there have been repeatedly given to me messages of warning and instruction to parents, pointing out the need of diligent effort, and of seeking the Lord with close searching of heart and with earnestness of purpose. God desires us as a people to stand in a position where we shall honor him; and we can do this only as we humble our hearts before God, bringing ourselves and our families into right relation to him. We are safe only when we stand under the broad shield of Omnipotence. Only there can God work through us to will and to do of his good pleasure, as we work out our salvation with fear and trembling.

The Lord desires to see both the youth and those older brought into a sacred nearness to himself. Christ is not here in person, as in the days of his earthly ministry, to teach the youth; but it is the privilege of parents and teachers so to represent Christ in word and character that the light of heaven will shine into the hearts of the youth, and many will be converted to Christ.

Parents have a great and important work before them. With an eye single to the glory of God, they must work to fashion the characters of their children after the perfect pattern. Who is this pattern?—It is the Son of God. Christ came to this world as a human being, that he might by his example teach men and women how to bring their lives into conformity to the will of God. He speaks to fathers and mothers, saying, “Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Christ is to be the teacher of those who must train the youth. The law of the Lord is to be their rule of life, for this law is to be written on the hearts of the youth, or they will never obey the truth of God’s word. All the will must be yielded to God; he demands entire obedience. If the youth will learn of him, Christ will impart to them the knowledge and wisdom needed to serve him acceptably.

Fathers and mothers, how can I find words to describe your great responsibility! By the character you reveal before your children you are educating them to serve God or to serve self. Then offer to heaven your earnest prayers for the aid of the Holy Spirit, that your hearts may be sanctified, and that the course you pursue may honor God and win your children to Christ. It should give to parents a sense of the solemnity and sacredness of their task, when they realize that by careless speech or action they may lead their children astray.

Parents need the guardianship of God and his Word. If they do not heed the counsels of the Word of God, if they do not make the Bible the man of their counsel, the rule of their life, their children will grow careless and will walk in paths of disobedience and unbelief.

Christ lived a life of toil and self-denial, and died a death of shame, that he might give an example of the spirit that should inspire and control his followers. As in their home life parents strive to be Christlike, heavenly influences will be shed abroad in the lives of their family.

In every Christian home God should be honored by the morning and evening sacrifices of praise and prayer. Every morning and evening earnest prayers should ascend to God for his blessing and guidance. Will the Lord of heaven pass by such homes, and leave no blessing there?—Nay, verily. Angels hear the offering of praise and the prayer of faith, and they bear the petitions to him who ministers in the sanctuary for his people, and pleads his merits in their behalf. True prayer takes hold upon Omnipotence, and gives men the victory. Upon his knees the Christian obtains strength to resist temptation.

In ancient times the patriarch Abraham was chosen by God to be his representative in a distant land. But Abraham was also a home missionary, and in the home life he was true to his trust. God chose Abraham to be a teacher of his word. He chose him to be the father of a great nation because he saw that Abraham would instruct his children and his household in the principles of the law. And that which gave power to Abraham’s teaching was the influence of his daily life. His great household consisted of more than a thousand souls, many of them heads of families, and not a few but newly converted from heathenism. Such a family required a firm hand at the helm. No weak, vacillating methods would suffice. Yet Abraham’s authority was exercised with such wisdom and tenderness that hearts were won.

God declared, “I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment.” There would be no betraying of sacred trust on the part of Abraham. He realized that he was answerable to the Lawgiver, and he was determined to walk in the way of the Lord and to command his children after him. And he who blesses the habitation of the righteous, blessed Abraham, saying, “In blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the seashore; . . . and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.”

Those who are engaged in the work of the gospel need the help that the members of their family can give in the work of character building. Courage and strength will come to the hearts of the workers when there is a united effort on the part of the family to keep heaven always in view, and to work intelligently for God. Faith enlightens the mind. As ministers and people become laborers together with God for the salvation of their families, the power of truth will be revealed in their labors. Their teaching and their deportment will show that they themselves are being sanctified through the truth.

As laborers together with God, parents, you are to carry out his plans for your children. This will call for continual watch-care, unceasing effort; for the enemy of souls is on the alert to lead them astray. So long as you live, your responsibility for them will not end. Your interest in their spiritual welfare must be deep and constant. But by your ministry for them, in cooperation with the Spirit of God, they may be led to see God’s purpose for them, and to accept his will for the disposition of their lives. Who can estimate the value of faithful work in the home? In the midst of difficulties and unceasing care, it is the privilege of parents to look forward to the joys of eternity, and by the eye of faith behold the reward of the faithful.

Until every member of your family is united with you in the faith, do not feel that you can relax your efforts. Through the pleasures and ambitions of the world, the enemy is working to draw the youth into his ranks, and he has much success. As we approach nearer to the close of time, he will invent every possible attraction to draw their minds into worldly channels. At this time we need a pure and undefiled religion. And if parents will make the training of their children their chief work, God will give them increased ability.

There were mothers in Judea who heard of Christ’s ministry for all who came to him, and they determined to go to him and ask him to bless their children. They were helpless and needy. Would not the great Teacher help them as he had helped others? Gathering their children together, they took their way to the place where he was preaching. As they went, other mothers with their children joined the company.

When they reached the place where Jesus was, they found him surrounded by a company of men and women, all desirous that he minister to them. The mothers pressed nearer to the Saviour, but the disciples, seeing them, rebuked them. But Jesus heard them, and he said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Then, taking the children in his arms, he blessed them, speaking to them words that their young minds could comprehend. Thus he comforted the hearts of these earnest mothers.

When we welcome the spirit of Christ into our hearts, he gives his grace in large measure. When we reach out for him, he reaches out for us. Never does he refuse the hand that is stretched out for aid.

God calls us to come out from the world and be separate. “Ye can not serve God and mammon,” Christ declared. If we are indulging habits that unfit us for a place in the kingdom of heaven, let us in Christ’s strength overcome these habits. By our example of surrender to the will of God, we are to teach our children that if they would inherit eternal life, they must consecrate their lives to him. If we share the joys of the redeemed in the future life, we must give no place in this life to foolishness and pride and vanity. We are to be overcomers over everything that wars against the principles of the kingdom of God.

“Neither Do I Condemn Thee”

By T. E. BOWEN

T. E. BOWEN

THESE words spoken by the Saviour to a poor, trembling woman, when in justice, perhaps, she and others might have been condemned, contain an assurance great with hope. Who is there, when looking into his own heart, that can not see great reasons for condemnation by the sinless One? Our hearts almost cease beating as we get only a glimpse of our utter unworthiness. The death sentence might be spoken; but instead, the Master in the most tender love speaks the gracious words of life, “Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”

There is something in condemnation, in censure and continual reproof, that is blighting. The effect is withering. In condemnation the soul feels bound as with fetters. Should the question “What is your soul’s greatest burden?” be put to many a wife and mother, she would tell you, if she were to reveal what was really within her inner heart, that which she feared above all else, that which caused her life at times to become a burden, was the cutting words of censure sometimes spoken by some loved one in the home. Or perhaps it is the husband who has them to endure, or the children.

Every one experiences at times the effect of cold, loveless words of censure. How they chill, how they wither us! Away from all this, in glorious contrast, come still to our hearts like music from afar, the blessed words of Jesus to Mary Magdalene, when trembling under the censure of those who had dragged her into the presence of Jesus for his condemnation, “Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.” While admitting the sin, by no means palliating that, its victim was set free. In the words, “Go, and sin no more,” there was power to enter upon a new life.

“The Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” Often in dealing with the erring and with our children, correction becomes necessary. If in such times we would remember our duty to point out the way, to emphasize that which Jesus emphasized, to weigh motives rather than to judge altogether by appearances, we would throw around the erring one a strong barrier for times of temptation ahead. It was the confidence Jesus placed in Mary that won her ever afterward to a blessed life of loyalty and devotion. Confidence at such a time as this—how blessed and assuring!

God is not tyrannical and exacting. His heart throbs with love for us. Like a thick cloud he blots out our sins. He has confidence in us. He sees possibilities in every trembling, trusting soul. Why not trust one another as he trusts us? Why be so exacting, so critical? Is it Christlike? What do we gain by thus holding one another to such strict account? Why not rather say, “Neither do I condemn thee,” and put confidence in one another? We are keepers of one another. It does make a difference in the lives of our loved ones how we think and speak of them. We can help to make them better. We can help them onto higher ground, where they will gain larger views, and experience more joy, even though for years they may have been in the Christian pathway.

And it is worth while. It may be like nursing a sick one back to life; but under the healthful influence of a fuller magnanimity of soul-confidence, the lives of a loved one in the home, in the church, will little by little expand into the fuller joys of the Christ life. And in the effort thus to help another, the same blessed sweetness will be revealed in our own hearts.

Is there anything more important than this for us? Is it not an experience needed in every life, in every home, in every church? Shall we not reach out, as did Mary, and lay hold by faith upon the Christ standing by our side with the power and grace and strength necessary to attain unto this blessed experience, each one for himself? In Christ it awaits us all.

Takoma Park, D. C.

JOHN D. GILLATT

By John D. Gillatt

The City Problem—No. 1

JOHN D. GILLATT

“And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city.” Rev. 14:8. The warning is against Babylon, the great city. Evidently, between our message and the cities there is an intimate relationship, and the recognition of this fact comes even before the specific warning against the papal mark, and as a sort of basis for the proclamation of the third message. This is not at all strange, since the cities of this world's planning ever have been undesirable — yes, displeasing — to the Lord, and have proved so often the fortified shrines of Satan and the adamantine temples of modern apostasy.

Go backward almost to the threshold of Eden, and we find a mundane city upreared by hands imbrued in a brother's blood,—built by the man who would not be his brother's keeper.

Look now upon the genesis of the present evil world. Once more we see man's city idea to the front. Just as the human prince of murderers devised the plan of, and enthroned himself in, the first city, so now we note that the first of earth's family to scheme a catholic—universal—organization to defy Heaven, conceive that they must establish themselves in a city. Gen. 11:5.

Here began Babylon, and truly, in design she never changes. She still flings her tentacles over our great cities, and clutches the wealth, bodies, and souls of men. With such a concentration of our population her object is readily and speedily served. Consequently, the Lord implores his coworkers on earth to stop this terrible crowding process which is so advantageous to our adversary and His. God urges us to quicken our movements, lest the whole world be raked into the lazarettos of the devil and his procurers.

Many among us have failed to appreciate the crying needs of the great centers of life and activity. This the Lord has foreseen, and has, through one of his prophets, portrayed the scenes of the close of time: “The highways lie waste, the pilgrim Sabbatizes, he hath broken the covenant, he hath despised the cities, he esteemeth no man as precious.” Isa. 33:8, literal rendering. Some have been travelers—pilgrims—wandering this earth's surface, searching earnestly for souls. Such shall enjoy a millennial rest above, while this weary old world in its rugged desolation is celebrating the Sabbath for which it has so long been groaning.

May we bring this scripture into the present, just as the phraseology is rendered? Who is it that has forgotten the needs of perishing man, who does not meditate upon and esteem any but himself as worthy of the blood of Christ? Are we possessed of this egotistic, self-engrossed spirit? While claiming to embrace the world of God's love, have we been among those who have neglected and despised the cities? Can those who have done so be justly called pilgrims, pressing on for a better land, with precious souls as their passport to the celestial inheritance? Daniel 12. No, indeed; such unprofitable servants must at last be cast into outer darkness.

In view of this fact, it surely behooves us, for our own salvation as well as for the sake of others, to storm the citadels of concentrated iniquity created by concentrated populations. While not despising the needs of these cities, we must, on the other hand, take heed not to despise their strength; otherwise, we may propose to do battle with the heavenly armor, but lack the heavenly power to enable us to wear it.

The need of armor should convict us of danger and the need of power. Armor without power would suit a manikin, and power without armor would inspire a zealot; but neither condition would make a wise soldier. Both are demanded by the latter ere he ever begins his contest. Both are possessed by him, or he is not admitted to the fray. My brethren, let us righteously demand of heaven the twin equipment. We can have it; we must have it, or we perish, and perish as failures.

When we are thus prepared for the desperate struggle, let us have conviction and courage enough to heed the ancient divine slogan still sounding, “Turn again, O virgin of Israel, turn again to these thy cities.” Jer. 31:21.

London, England.

Reverence in the House of God

By GEO. O. STATES

GEO. O. STATES

My daughter is a primary teacher in the public schools. The lady who has the other grades was reared a Catholic. One day my daughter said, “I would like to have your company at church to-day.” “I seldom attend a Protestant church,” answered the other. “I would as soon attend a ten-cent theater, as there is nothing to remind me of the sacredness of the place. In our church the priest enters reverently, and before he reads from the Bible he kisses the leaves of the open Book. I have seen Protestant ministers get so excited they would pound the desk, and take the Bible, turn the backs together, and slap it down on the pulpit.”

While there is much in the services of the Catholics which is “a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof,” yet I believe there are honest hearts among them. While seeking earnestly to give them the last message to the world, let us be careful that we do not create prejudice. Thus may we gather out some precious jewels to “shine as the brightness of the firmament” forever. Are there not some lessons for those of us who are giving this last message to the world?

Elijah’s Experience at Mount Horeb

“And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the Lord. And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: and after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.”

That still, small voice was God speaking to his servant. It is said of John Wesley: “His speaking style suggested power in repose. His voice was clear and resonant, his countenance kindly, and his tone extremely moderate.” He was truly a great Reformer, and his secret of moving the people lay in being himself moved.

I believe that everything done in connection with the worship of God should be done with reverence. “O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.” No doubt this refers especially to worship in the Lord’s house, and it teaches reverence as we come into his presence. I believe it is pleasing to the Lord for the whole congregation reverently to kneel with the minister as he pleads for the divine presence. “Things that are wrong often transpire in the sacred desk. One minister conversing with another in the desk before the congregation, smiling, and appearing to have no burden for the work, or lacking a solemn sense of his calling, dishonors the truth, and brings the sacred down to the low level of common things. The example tends to remove the fear of God from the people, and to detract from the sacred dignity of the gospel which Christ died to magnify.”

Common talking, whispering, and laughing should not be permitted in the house of worship, either before or after services. Ardent, active piety should characterize the worshipers. “If when people come into the house of worship, they have genuine reverence for the Lord, and bear in mind that they are in his presence, there will be a sweet eloquence in silence.”

Cedaredge, Colo.

Counsels, Encouragement, and Promises

By Mrs. M. E. Steward

MRS. M. E. STEWARD

“THANKS be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” 2 Cor. 9:15.

The foundation of the Christian’s hope:—

1. “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.

2. “God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Rom. 5:8.

3. “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things.” Rom. 8:32.

The Lord speaks to the sinner:—

1. “The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrefying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment. . . . Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isa. 1:5, 6, 16-18.

2. “Come out from among them [unbelievers] and be ye separate, saith the

and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” 2 Cor. 6:17, 18.

3. “Why will ye die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.” Eze. 18:31, 32.

God encourages the penitent:—

1. “The Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Rev. 22:17.

2. “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37.

3. “As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” John 1:12.

Admonitions to believers:—

1. “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.” Matt. 26:41.

2. “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Prov. 4:23.

3. “Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 1 Tim. 4:12.

Encouragement to Christians:—

1. “Ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” John 15:7. Marvelous words! No limit can be set to them! But there are conditions: “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you.” We abide in Christ by faith, and by keeping his commandments. John 15:10. “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself so to walk, even as he walked.” 1 John 2:6. Christ made no compromise with evil. The Saviour’s words abide in us when we live up to the teachings of the Bible.

2. “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7.

3. “With God all things are possible.” Matt. 19:26.

Duty to God:—

1. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.” Mark 12:30. We are to render all to God in loving service.

2. “Through the knowledge of him . . . are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:3, 4.

3. “Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Eph. 6:10. “In everything give thanks.” 1 Thess. 5:18. “Rejoice evermore.” Verse 16. So shall we make the service of God desirable to others.

Duty to others:—

1. “Do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Gal. 6:10.

2. “All power is given unto me. . . . Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, . . . and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” Matt. 28:18-20.

3. “Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.” Matt. 24:45, 46. This scripture has a special application.

The conclusion:—

“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” Eccl. 12:13, 14.

The benediction:—

“The very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.” 1 Thess. 5:23, 24.

Sanitarium, Cal.

A Motto for Life

By Emily Irene Hill

SWEET and loving, kind and true, Always finding work to do; Making darkest days look bright, By the soul’s eternal light; Always ready to forgive,— Thus a Christian life to live; Deeds of kindness, words of love; Climbing steps to heaven above. — Emily Irene Hill.

The Latter Rain

By H. B. Keniston

H. B. KENISTON

I AM watching with great eagerness for indications that the latter rain is about to fall upon God's faithful, expectant people. Some will not receive the full benefit of the showers of blessing when they come. O, that Christ's little ones would come up to their high privilege, and welcome the Holy Spirit, the promised comforter and guide, by accepting him just as truly as they accepted pardon and cleansing! To refuse or neglect to accept the Holy Spirit as a guide and teacher, subjects one to the danger and damage of the man spoken of in Luke 11: 24, out of whom the impure spirit had gone. The house being empty, although it was cleansed and furnished, or adorned, the impure spirit with others returned and took up abode there, and the last state of the man became worse than the first.

Many fear to advocate these grand spiritual experiences lest some will be led into fanaticism. They are contented to hold to what they believe to be a true system of doctrine, keeping the commandments, paying tithes, etc., as though these outward things constituted a fitness to meet Christ at his coming. A clear, definite presentation of the gift of the Holy Spirit would lead many to seek and accept this blessing.

The failure to receive the Holy Spirit accounts for much of the darkness and lack of power in our lives. This is why our prayers for power in service are unanswered. Christ has said, "Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you." We must have an experimental rather than a doctrinal Christianity if we would win in this struggle against the forces of evil; if we would have the personal experience of the incoming of the Holy Spirit, transforming us, making us conscious of his blessed presence, casting out all fear, and girding with his might.

Minneapolis, Minn.

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