breaketh the rock in pieces." If we are not skilled in the use of the
Divine sword and the Divine hammer, then we can not expect that the
Spirit will use us.

In an excellent little book on "How to Obtain the Fullness of Power,"
Dr. R.A. Torrey says:

"There can be no fullness of life and service if the Bible is neglected.
In much that is now written on power; also in much that is said in
conventions, this fact is overlooked. The work of the Holy Spirit is
magnified; but the instrument through which the Holy Spirit works is
largely forgotten. The result is transient enthusiasm and activity, but
no steady continuance and increase in power and usefulness. We can not
obtain power, and we can not maintain power, in our own lives and in our
work for others, unless there is deep and frequent meditation upon the
Word of God.... Of course, it is much easier, and therefore much more
agreeable to our spiritual laziness, to go to a convention or
revival-meeting, and claim a 'filling with the Holy Spirit,' than it is
to peg along, day after day, month after month, year after year, digging
into the Word of God. But a 'filling of the Spirit,' that is not
maintained by a persistent study of the Word will soon vanish....
Evidently Paul knew of no filling with the Spirit divorced from deep and
constant meditation upon the Word."

The most remarkable movement among young men in this generation is the
World's Christian Student Federation, organized by Mr. John R. Mott.
Through this movement multitudes of young men the world over have been
led to keep what is called "The Morning Watch," by which they rise at
least half an hour earlier than usual each morning, and spend the time
in devotional Bible-study and prayer. What a mighty impetus would be