"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name ofthe Father,
and ofthe Son, and ofthe Holy Ghost"
(St. Matthew 28:19).
Vol. LXVIII, No. 08
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The Lord is wilting to walk with you
if you walk right.
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If your walk is not in accord with
your talk, you are not praising God-
you are mocking him.
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Life's evening sun is sinking low; a
few more wars and we must go.
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If you want a shelter in time of
storm, fear God in time of peace.
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You can't serve God without a mind
to be perfect.
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Never fellowship with sinners to the
extent that you hide your identity as
a saint.
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You are not safe anywhere but in
God.
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Your feet can remain on the ground,
but your mind can be lifted upward.
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Steel gets its temper by blows like
you do, but can you  hold your
temper like steel does?
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Keep out of bad company and you'll
stay out of jail.
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You can't stop birds from flying over
your head, but you can stop them
from roosting in your hair.
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Folks see you spasmodic, they think
you had a fit. But if they see you
steady and constant, they'll find you
are sincere.
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The farther you go upstream, the
harder you'll have to paddle.
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I've never seen good liquor.   It all
makes you drunk.
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Approach people so as not to offend.
Don't let folks bring you down to
their level.
Your affiliation must be with Christ,
not with denominations.
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Don't let your aim in earth cause
you to miss the kingdom of heaven.
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Sometimes you have to slide to
make it, but don't backslide.
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The reason I know there is a
Creator, I have seen the creature.
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IN THIS ISSUE
The Church Is To Be Kept In God's Name Page 2
The Holy Bible Word Puzzle Page 3
The Ten Day Fast  , Page 4
Arise and Shine Page 5
Annual Baptismal Service ... • , Page 6
Calling All Youth Page 8
Sunday School Lessons   Page 10
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